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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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
There's an insulating liner made of post-consumer waste, which resembles dryer lint.
—PCMAG, 10 Apr. 2024
For example: When the Titanic set sail in April 1912, scientists say an extremely rare positioning of the sun, earth and moon caused an unusually high tide allowing ice floes to move south, and into the path of the ocean liner.
—Kristine Johnson, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2024
First, overline your lips with lip liner to define the edges.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2024
Back in the day, this was the disembarkation point for both the trans-Siberian Railway and the ocean liners that brought passengers from faraway lands.
—Isabelle Kliger, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Its unique white and blue beach house, resembling a sleek ocean liner, features a restaurant, ice cream cafe, restrooms, and rental facilities for bicycles, kayaks, paddle boards, jet skis, beach chairs, umbrellas, and more.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2024
In the baskets and liners category, a range of colorful, and creative baskets are bound to grab one's attention.
—Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Mar. 2024
Noun
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
There's an insulating liner made of post-consumer waste, which resembles dryer lint.
—PCMAG, 10 Apr. 2024
For example: When the Titanic set sail in April 1912, scientists say an extremely rare positioning of the sun, earth and moon caused an unusually high tide allowing ice floes to move south, and into the path of the ocean liner.
—Kristine Johnson, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2024
First, overline your lips with lip liner to define the edges.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2024
Back in the day, this was the disembarkation point for both the trans-Siberian Railway and the ocean liners that brought passengers from faraway lands.
—Isabelle Kliger, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Its unique white and blue beach house, resembling a sleek ocean liner, features a restaurant, ice cream cafe, restrooms, and rental facilities for bicycles, kayaks, paddle boards, jet skis, beach chairs, umbrellas, and more.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2024
In the baskets and liners category, a range of colorful, and creative baskets are bound to grab one's attention.
—Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Mar. 2024
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“Liner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liner. Accessed 23 Apr. 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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