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

Hoerner made Philadelphia pay with a liner to center. —CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026

The ocean liner hit an iceberg in the early hours of April 15, resulting in the ship sinking on its maiden voyage and resulting the deaths of 1,500 passengers and crew. —Roger Simmons, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026

Carlson’s triplete was the first by a Ducks blue-liner since Cam Fowler’s 2018 effort. —Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026

The second goal came on fourth-liner Colin Blackwell’s snap shot way out that deflected in off a Wild defender. —Michael Russo, New York Times, 10 Apr. 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