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

Indeed, his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, is now the new paramount leader — a way for hard-liners to perpetuate their brutality. —Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026

Arnold said the liner at Ridgeland pool, which was built in 1962, has outlived its useful life. —Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026

Micro liner Sometimes, art is all in the wrist. —Loren Savini, Allure, 10 Mar. 2026

Deep caramelization comes from direct contact with the metal, and liners can get in the way. —Maria Helm Sinskey, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Mar. 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