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

Layer for a bigger color payoff, and wear the liner alone or with a lipstick or gloss. —Jenny Berg, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2025

But Israel’s top container shipping company hinted at where the hurdle lies for many of the liners. —Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 21 Nov. 2025

Her lips were left untouched, accentuated only by a neutral liner and clear gloss. —Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 20 Nov. 2025

The lipstick, liner, and gloss were already so popular as solo items, that the lip gift set is already on its way to selling out. —Chloe Castleberry, StyleCaster, 20 Nov. 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