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
Recent Examples on the Web
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
The Royals put 146 more balls in play than their opponents, and the pluses were in the right places, on flies (+68) and liners (+62).
—Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
In 1999, John Demartini read an article in Robb Report about The World—a 644-foot 12-deck residential cruise liner that continuously circles the globe, visiting major cities and remote outposts alike.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 19 July 2025
During the golden age of ocean liners in the early 20th century, dozens of vessels plied these sea-lanes.
—Guy Trebay, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for liner
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Noun
Otherwise, most adult dogs don’t need a waterproof liner for their bed.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
The Royals put 146 more balls in play than their opponents, and the pluses were in the right places, on flies (+68) and liners (+62).
—Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
In 1999, John Demartini read an article in Robb Report about The World—a 644-foot 12-deck residential cruise liner that continuously circles the globe, visiting major cities and remote outposts alike.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 19 July 2025
During the golden age of ocean liners in the early 20th century, dozens of vessels plied these sea-lanes.
—Guy Trebay, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for liner
Cite this Entry
“Liner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liner. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationKids 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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share