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

Even among his fellow preservationists, Berman has developed a reputation as a hard-liner. — David Freedlander, Curbed, 11 Sep. 2026

But with two outs in the inning, Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery hit a liner that Mangum had no chance of corralling for a double off the right-field wall. — Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Arnold suffered his injury when he was struck in the face by a 107-mph liner off the bat of Giants’ prospect Bo Davidson in the first inning of Arnold’s start for Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday. — Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Seabourn ocean liner fans will recognize Seabourn Square, the popular meeting place with comfy seating, library books, snacks and espresso drinks brewed to order. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 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