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noun lin·er \ ˈlī-nər \

Definition of liner

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

Recent Examples of liner from the Web

Logan is a long, mobile front-liner who does a little bit of everything.

— brandon bradley, The Courier-Journal, "Indiana girls basketball: Class of 2019 standouts from first July evaluation period," 18 July 2017
Republicans divided among defense hawks, deficit hard-liners and moderates are struggling to reach consensus on a package setting spending levels for fiscal year 2018.

— tory newmyer, Washington Post, "The Finance 202: Tax overhaul at mercy of budget negotiators," 12 July 2017
WHAT: The legendary ocean liner’s July 4th offerings include family games, historic tours, a patriotic movie in the Queen Mary Theatre, a performance by the Pointer Sisters, and a pyrotechnics display accompanied by patriotic music.

— lisa beebe, Los Angeles Magazine, "Best 4th of July Fireworks Shows in Los Angeles: 2017," 29 June 2017
Some of the best one-liners on TV are happening courtesy of Zach Woods on HBO’s tech comedy Silicon Valley.

— yohana desta, VanityFair.com, "Ron Howard, Hollywood Zen Master," 23 June 2017
Crystal Cruises’ Crystal Skye, an ultra-luxury liner with seats for 84 passengers.

— chabeli herrera, miamiherald, "Crystal Cruises is canceling trips on its $159,000-per passenger air tours," 22 June 2017
For a harder edge, apply liner and then try using a flat, stiff brush like the MAC #212 dipped in Lancôme Bi-Facil Eye Makeup Remover to sharpen the tail.

— sarah wu, Teen Vogue, "The Best Makeup Tricks to Look Better in Photos," 21 June 2017
Underneath all that amazing costuming, wiggery and makeup, underneath those catty one-liners, there's a real humanity in its shows.

— nina metz, chicagotribune.com, "Campy 'Golden Girls' spoof misses the mark," 20 June 2017
On the play, Rizzo tagged from third on Kris Bryant’s one-out sinking liner to center.

— steve rosenbloom, chicagotribune.com, "Anthony Rizzo should be suspended for that hit at the plate," 20 June 2017

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First Known Use of liner

15th century

liner

noun

Definition of liner

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

2 :jacket 3c(2)

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linerless

play \ˈlī-nər-ləs\ adjective

Recent Examples of liner from the Web

Logan is a long, mobile front-liner who does a little bit of everything.

— brandon bradley, The Courier-Journal, "Indiana girls basketball: Class of 2019 standouts from first July evaluation period," 18 July 2017
Republicans divided among defense hawks, deficit hard-liners and moderates are struggling to reach consensus on a package setting spending levels for fiscal year 2018.

— tory newmyer, Washington Post, "The Finance 202: Tax overhaul at mercy of budget negotiators," 12 July 2017
WHAT: The legendary ocean liner’s July 4th offerings include family games, historic tours, a patriotic movie in the Queen Mary Theatre, a performance by the Pointer Sisters, and a pyrotechnics display accompanied by patriotic music.

— lisa beebe, Los Angeles Magazine, "Best 4th of July Fireworks Shows in Los Angeles: 2017," 29 June 2017
Some of the best one-liners on TV are happening courtesy of Zach Woods on HBO’s tech comedy Silicon Valley.

— yohana desta, VanityFair.com, "Ron Howard, Hollywood Zen Master," 23 June 2017
Crystal Cruises’ Crystal Skye, an ultra-luxury liner with seats for 84 passengers.

— chabeli herrera, miamiherald, "Crystal Cruises is canceling trips on its $159,000-per passenger air tours," 22 June 2017
For a harder edge, apply liner and then try using a flat, stiff brush like the MAC #212 dipped in Lancôme Bi-Facil Eye Makeup Remover to sharpen the tail.

— sarah wu, Teen Vogue, "The Best Makeup Tricks to Look Better in Photos," 21 June 2017
Underneath all that amazing costuming, wiggery and makeup, underneath those catty one-liners, there's a real humanity in its shows.

— nina metz, chicagotribune.com, "Campy 'Golden Girls' spoof misses the mark," 20 June 2017
On the play, Rizzo tagged from third on Kris Bryant’s one-out sinking liner to center.

— steve rosenbloom, chicagotribune.com, "Anthony Rizzo should be suspended for that hit at the plate," 20 June 2017

First Known Use of liner

1611

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noun lin·er \ ˈlī-nər \

Definition of liner for Students

:something that covers or is used to cover the inner surface of another thing

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