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

Remove the film’s liner using two pieces of Scotch tape on each side of the film and pulling the tape apart to remove the liner. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 28 Sep. 2026

On the ground, others install drainage systems and use tractors equipped with machinery to sew panels of heavy synthetic liner across the bottoms of the ponds and seal away phosphate production waste. — Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026

Brown lip liner, matte skin, smoky eyes and frosted finishes are all back in rotation. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Borrow one element, whether the brown liner, the softer matte or the diffused frost, and let the rest of your routine stay current. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 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
• spinor
• viner
• weiner

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