liar

noun

li·​ar ˈlī(-ə)r 

: a person who tells lies

has a reputation as a liar

Synonyms of liar

• storyteller

Examples of liar in a Sentence

She called him a dirty liar.

she knew he was a liar when he started claiming that he was an astronaut

Recent Examples on the Web

Senior is a liar and a scammer, who ran off with another woman when Junior was a kid. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026

In recent weeks, the Premier League side has been called a cheater and a liar by many. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026

Commentary and opinion Columnist Anita Chabria asks, is Becerra a liar or just Mexican American? — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

The actual journalism these mags do now stands out in a crowded landscape of liars and unsourced sources. — Lindsey Weber, Vanity Fair, 28 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English lēogere, from lēogan to lie — more at lie

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for liar

• acquire
• attire
• bonfire
• campfire
• ceasefire
• conspire
• desire
• enquire
• entire
• greenbrier
• gunfire
• homebuyer

Kids Definition

liar

noun

li·​ar ˈlī(-ə)r 

: a person who tells lies