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

Detlefsen smokes a liner right to Mora. —Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 24 Feb. 2026

Using slow-cooker liners can help make cleanup easier for these models. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026

The gel liner and then their eyebrow pencil. —Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 23 Feb. 2026

Hughes started the tournament as a fourth-liner for Team USA, having scored just one goal in his last 18 NHL games with the Devils after returning from a hand injury suffered at a Chicago steakhouse. —Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026

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