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
4
: something with which lines are made
Examples of liner in a Sentence
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 14 May 2024
Ella Stevens tamed a crossing pass into the box with her left foot, pivoted and slammed a 12-yard liner with her right foot.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2024
Her mother’s makeup routine consisted of the following: lip liner, lipstick, blush, and filling in her eyebrows.
—Essence, 9 May 2024
La' Pearl tells Allure of Cardi's eye makeup, which includes positively glowing lower liner in a vibrant green.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 7 May 2024
Delevingne sported soft glam, overseen by makeup artist Pat McGrath, including natural color on her cheeks and winged liner to accentuate her eyes.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
Designed for skateboarding enthusiasts, these slip-ons feature a durable suede upper and a sock-like liner perfect for on and off the halfpipe.
—Bethany Braun-Silva, ABC News, 2 May 2024
Child lined Megan's lips with a liner a few shades darker than the bright red center color for a subtle ombré effect.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 18 Apr. 2024
Finally, in 1991, the incinerator company’s permit was denied and the state required the landfill to install a new liner to protect groundwater.
—Silvia Foster-Frau, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2024
Noun
There were giveaways, defensive miscues, untimely turnovers — far from what the Panthers need from one of their top blue liners.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 14 May 2024
Ella Stevens tamed a crossing pass into the box with her left foot, pivoted and slammed a 12-yard liner with her right foot.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2024
Her mother’s makeup routine consisted of the following: lip liner, lipstick, blush, and filling in her eyebrows.
—Essence, 9 May 2024
La' Pearl tells Allure of Cardi's eye makeup, which includes positively glowing lower liner in a vibrant green.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 7 May 2024
Delevingne sported soft glam, overseen by makeup artist Pat McGrath, including natural color on her cheeks and winged liner to accentuate her eyes.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
Designed for skateboarding enthusiasts, these slip-ons feature a durable suede upper and a sock-like liner perfect for on and off the halfpipe.
—Bethany Braun-Silva, ABC News, 2 May 2024
Child lined Megan's lips with a liner a few shades darker than the bright red center color for a subtle ombré effect.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 18 Apr. 2024
Finally, in 1991, the incinerator company’s permit was denied and the state required the landfill to install a new liner to protect groundwater.
—Silvia Foster-Frau, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2024
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“Liner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liner. Accessed 19 May. 2024.
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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
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