liar

noun

li·​ar ˈlī(-ə)r How to pronounce liar (audio)
Synonyms of liarnext
: a person who tells lies
has a reputation as a liar

Examples of liar in a Sentence

She called him a dirty liar. she knew he was a liar when he started claiming that he was an astronaut
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Secretary Kristi Noem is a stone-cold liar and has zero credibility. Ali Bauman, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026 Deputies cut off her calls, the lawsuit says, dismissed her as a liar and told her to sit down. Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026 While still confident there will be liars, the strategist is grateful for the new procedure. Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Dec. 2025 He’ll also be remembered for his impression of political fraudster George Santos, whom Yang played as a chronic liar and consummate showman. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for liar

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English lēogere, from lēogan to lie — more at lie

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of liar was before the 12th century

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“Liar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liar. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

liar

noun
li·​ar ˈlī(-ə)r How to pronounce liar (audio)
: a person who tells lies

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