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
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2025
Currently, there are nearly 200 renewable-capable liner ships on the water today, and an additional 700 to be delivered by 2030.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 Apr. 2025
Originally opened in 2014, the 354-room hotel was designed to recall a 1920s transatlantic cruise liner.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2025
Caviar lip liner defined her glazed angelic lips, while lashes and a dark waterline enhanced her smokey copper eyeshadow.
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Noun
That’s a swipe of fire engine red lipstick, huge lashes, and sweeping black liner.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2025
Currently, there are nearly 200 renewable-capable liner ships on the water today, and an additional 700 to be delivered by 2030.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 Apr. 2025
Originally opened in 2014, the 354-room hotel was designed to recall a 1920s transatlantic cruise liner.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2025
Caviar lip liner defined her glazed angelic lips, while lashes and a dark waterline enhanced her smokey copper eyeshadow.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for liner
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“Liner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liner. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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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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