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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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
At the launch party, celebrities and high-society types gathered on an ocean liner, the Île de France.
—Michael Waters, New Yorker, 3 Jan. 2026
Very thin heated gloves are designed to be worn as a liner under a regular pair of winter gloves.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Food-grade bucket liners will be available upon request — use them.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 2 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Stein suggests replacing towels, shower curtains, shower liners, and bath mats before exiting the room.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
At the launch party, celebrities and high-society types gathered on an ocean liner, the Île de France.
—Michael Waters, New Yorker, 3 Jan. 2026
Very thin heated gloves are designed to be worn as a liner under a regular pair of winter gloves.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Food-grade bucket liners will be available upon request — use them.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 2 Jan. 2026
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“Liner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liner. Accessed 5 Jan. 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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