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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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
Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or reusable silicone liners.
—Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
In the retrospective, which starts at the close of the nineteenth century and takes us through the decades, ocean liners give way to airplanes, graphic styles evolve, and skyscrapers climb ever higher.
—Nicholas D. Lowry, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2024
Think: a perfectly-coiffed afro paired with white liner and charcoal eyeshadow.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 25 Mar. 2024
Factors to Consider When Shopping for Diapers for Newborns
Type of Diaper: Parents can choose between cloth or disposable diapers, or go with a combination by adding a disposable liner to a cloth diaper.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 10 Mar. 2024
If modesty is a concern, the bra has removable pads in sizes L to XXL, and a bra liner in sizes S to M.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 20 Mar. 2024
Application: When testing the lip liners, our team thoroughly examined the application process.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2024
Noun
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
Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or reusable silicone liners.
—Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
In the retrospective, which starts at the close of the nineteenth century and takes us through the decades, ocean liners give way to airplanes, graphic styles evolve, and skyscrapers climb ever higher.
—Nicholas D. Lowry, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2024
Think: a perfectly-coiffed afro paired with white liner and charcoal eyeshadow.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 25 Mar. 2024
Factors to Consider When Shopping for Diapers for Newborns
Type of Diaper: Parents can choose between cloth or disposable diapers, or go with a combination by adding a disposable liner to a cloth diaper.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 10 Mar. 2024
If modesty is a concern, the bra has removable pads in sizes L to XXL, and a bra liner in sizes S to M.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 20 Mar. 2024
Application: When testing the lip liners, our team thoroughly examined the application process.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2024
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“Liner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liner. Accessed 16 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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