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

Commerce editor Sarah Han loves lining her waterline-ish area with this liner for a pop of sparkle. —Sarah Han, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024

For window coverings that block out light but can be pulled up or away to let in plenty of sunlight when preferred, look to traditional fabric window covering styles with blackout liners. —Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2024

The company celebrated its 10th anniversary this year with a new Ultra collection, introducing a new lightweight material that’s both durable and water-resistant, with pops of mint green liner for a touch of fun. —Christina Liao, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024

More to my taste was Antico Caffè Torinese, where the marble counter dates back to 1919 and the interior resembles that of an ocean liner. —Taras Grescoe, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2024

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

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