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

For window coverings that block out light but can be pulled up or away to let in plenty of sunlight when preferred, look to traditional fabric window covering styles with blackout liners. —Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026

Many shower curtain liners can be washed in the washing machine with baking soda to bust through tough grime and mildew and a towel to keep the liner from wrinkling. —Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 19 Jan. 2026

Kardashian wore her waist-length tresses straightened, while her glam consisted of shimmery bronze eyeshadow, pink blush, and nude lip liner. —Hannah Malach, InStyle, 19 Jan. 2026

Nike was restrained in its use of the camouflage pattern, applying it only to the tongue, heel, liner and insole. —Riley Jones, Footwear News, 18 Jan. 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