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

The Knicks are tasked with rebuilding a championship roster around a $192 million starting lineup — and could likely lose both Mitchell Robinson and Landry Shamet in free agency this offseason. — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 25 June 2026

Bericoto was in Thursday’s starting lineup as the Giants went for their first sweep of the season, batting seventh and playing left field. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 25 June 2026

After signing a minor-league deal earlier in the month, outfielder Jarred Kelenic was entered into the Texas Rangers’ starting lineup in the 6-4 extra-innings loss to the San Diego Padres on Saturday at Globe Life Field. — Cal Phillips, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 June 2026

What’s particularly fascinating is that Orlando’s starting lineup simultaneously feels accomplished and unaccomplished. — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2026

Rhymes for starting lineup

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