starting lineup

noun

: the list of players who are playing when a game begins

The manager has made some changes to the starting lineup.

Examples of starting lineup in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

When rumors that the Knicks starting lineup — which includes Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart and OG Anunoby — had been invited, fans were quick to believe it. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

The Royals had just four hits against Phillies starter Jesus Luzardo, who carved up the hosts’ starting lineup. — Kansas City Star, 5 July 2026

Among those in the Lakers’ starting lineup was first-round pick Cameron Carr. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026

France’s starting lineup is scary and their depth isn’t any less terrifying, and this is without Liverpool’s Hugo Ekitike who is currently sidelined through injury. — Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Rhymes for starting lineup

• backup
• blowup
• breakup
• buildup
• checkup
• cleanup
• holdup
• hookup
• lockup
• makeup
• markup
• pickup