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

The same thing happened just a few years ago when the dark-liner-clear-gloss lip combo, a look that’s been worn for decades by the Black, Latine, and Afro-Latine communities, exploded in mainstream popularity. —Sofía Viera, Allure, 10 Oct. 2025

Use shelf liners inside cabinets to prevent stains and easily clean up crumbs and debris. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025

After prepping your lips for the product (see above), experts recommend tracing the outline of your lips with a lip liner. —Grace McCarty, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2025

It is hoped that third-line center Charlie Coyle and fourth-liners Isac Lundestrom and Miles Wood will make the club more formidable up and down the lineup. —Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025

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
• viner
• weiner
• airliner

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