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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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 27 June 2024
The Mariners had runners on second and third with two outs in the ninth, but second baseman Otto Lopez leapt high and snatched Julio Rodriguez’s sharp liner off Tanner Scott.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 23 June 2024
Price range: $$–$$$ Return policy: Returns are accepted for items in original, unworn condition with all tags and liners intact within 14 days from delivery and free exchanges are offered for all orders shipped to the US.
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 21 June 2024
In New York, Coco Rocha served statement winged liner, while Serena Williams and Gigi Hadid arrived hand-in-hand, sporting matching latte make-up looks.
—Lauren Murdoch-Smith, Vogue, 21 June 2024
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Noun
Gomez, who has been super busy filming the upcoming season of Only Murders in the Building, appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live in a sheer black pencil dress that matched the sleek vibes of her liner.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 27 June 2024
The Mariners had runners on second and third with two outs in the ninth, but second baseman Otto Lopez leapt high and snatched Julio Rodriguez’s sharp liner off Tanner Scott.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 23 June 2024
Price range: $$–$$$ Return policy: Returns are accepted for items in original, unworn condition with all tags and liners intact within 14 days from delivery and free exchanges are offered for all orders shipped to the US.
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 21 June 2024
In New York, Coco Rocha served statement winged liner, while Serena Williams and Gigi Hadid arrived hand-in-hand, sporting matching latte make-up looks.
—Lauren Murdoch-Smith, Vogue, 21 June 2024
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“Liner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liner. Accessed 4 Jul. 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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