liner

1 of 2

noun (1)

lin·​er ˈlī-nər 

1

: one that makes, draws, or uses lines

2

a

: a ship belonging to a regular line

b

: an airplane belonging to an airline

3

: line drive

4

: something with which lines are made

liner

2 of 2

noun (2)

1

: one that lines or is used to line or back something

2

: jacket sense 3c(2)

linerless

ˈlī-nər-ləs 

adjective

Examples of liner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The final design is a masterclass in symbolism; from luxe red bottoms nodding to fashion culture, to a peach gold grill detail on the tongue, to a sock liner featuring Atlanta’s iconic zone map. —Cortni Spearman, Refinery29, 29 Apr. 2025

Like the cherry on top of a ice cream sundae, plumping glosses are a finishing touch on your overall makeup look, whether worn alone or layered over your favorite lip liner for an all around juicy pout. —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2025

Cox also recommends hanging your curtain and liner high. —Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2025

Queen Latifah appeared on stage with the artist wearing a military thermal liner jacket in black. —Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 21 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing liner

• bin liner
• cruise liner
• liner notes
• long-liner
• one-liner
• panty liner

Rhymes for liner

• diner
• finer
• miner
• minor
• schreiner
• seiner
• shiner
• shriner
• signer
• viner
• weiner
• airliner

Kids Definition

liner

1 of 2 noun

lin·​er ˈlī-nər 

1

: a ship or airplane of a regular transportation line

an ocean liner

2

: something with which lines are made or drawn

use a cosmetic liner to make the eyes more attractive

liner

2 of 2 noun

: one that lines or is used to line something