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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Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 17 Feb. 2026
In recent years, Hapag-Lloyd has beefed up its container vessel fleet via acquisitions, scooping up the 6,589-TEU liner business of South African shipping company Deutsche Afrika-Linien (DAL) in 2022.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 17 Feb. 2026
The best way to stop contamination from reaching groundwater is by installing a nonpermeable liner under the pond.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 17 Feb. 2026
Our testers found the fabric stood up to dust, dirt, and drizzle well, and noted the inner liner was easy to clean and handles wet gear better than most.
—Drew Zieff, Outside, 17 Feb. 2026
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Noun
For years, the staunchest border hawks and hard-liners justified their positions in terms of stopping unlawful immigration.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 17 Feb. 2026
In recent years, Hapag-Lloyd has beefed up its container vessel fleet via acquisitions, scooping up the 6,589-TEU liner business of South African shipping company Deutsche Afrika-Linien (DAL) in 2022.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 17 Feb. 2026
The best way to stop contamination from reaching groundwater is by installing a nonpermeable liner under the pond.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 17 Feb. 2026
Our testers found the fabric stood up to dust, dirt, and drizzle well, and noted the inner liner was easy to clean and handles wet gear better than most.
—Drew Zieff, Outside, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Liner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liner. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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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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