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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Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
Chicago’s Miguel Vargas led off with a double, then scored on Luis Robert’s sharp liner to left that looked destined for extra bases.
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2025
Ahead, shop Zendaya’s Met Gala lip combination and more liners that are editor-tested and approved.
—Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 6 May 2025
Check out our full-fledged lip liner application guide here for more details.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 5 May 2025
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Noun
However, Miller took a hard liner off his leg in his last outing Friday, Counsell said, and he still is being evaluated, which could mean pausing his rehab assignment.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
Chicago’s Miguel Vargas led off with a double, then scored on Luis Robert’s sharp liner to left that looked destined for extra bases.
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2025
Ahead, shop Zendaya’s Met Gala lip combination and more liners that are editor-tested and approved.
—Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 6 May 2025
Check out our full-fledged lip liner application guide here for more details.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 5 May 2025
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“Liner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liner. Accessed 20 May. 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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