liner
Liner (noun) means a large passenger ship that travels a regular route. Example: “The ocean liner set sail from Southampton bound for New York.”
How to Use Liner
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA large scheduled passenger ship, or something (like a bag or booklet) that lines or is packaged with a product.
Word Forms
linered past tense, liners plural, LINERs plural, Liners plural, liners singular
Fill the Gap
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The ocean _____ set sail from Southampton bound for New York.
Etymology
From line plus the agent suffix -er — originally "something that lines," later extended to ships that run a fixed line/route.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for liner
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What does “liner” mean?
The word “liner” means a large passenger ship that travels a regular route. In plain terms, a large scheduled passenger ship, or something (like a bag or booklet) that lines or is packaged with a product.
How do you pronounce “liner”?
“Liner” is pronounced LYN (/ˈlaɪnɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “liner” in a sentence?
Here is “liner” used in a sentence: “The ocean liner set sail from Southampton bound for New York.”
What part of speech is “liner”?
“Liner” is a noun.
Is “liner” a common word?
“Liner” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “liner” have?
“Liner” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large passenger ship that travels a regular route.
What is the difference between a "liner" and a "cruiser" as ships?
A "liner" is a large passenger ship that travels a regular, scheduled route between fixed ports. A "cruiser" (or cruise ship) typically follows a leisure itinerary rather than a fixed transport route, though the terms are sometimes used loosely.
What does "liner" mean inside a product or container?
In this sense, a "liner" is a removable inner layer fitted inside something, such as a jacket liner or a trash-can liner, that protects or adds comfort to the outer layer.
What is a "liner notes" booklet?
"Liner" also refers to the booklet of information and lyrics packaged with a music album, often called "liner notes." This sense comes from the printed material lining the inside of the album cover.