lineup
6 synonyms for lineup, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A group of suspects presented together so a witness can try to identify one of them.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
batting order
identity parade
How to use lineup
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
starting lineup
police lineup
festival lineup
Etymology
A noun formed from the phrasal verb line up.
Full origin of lineup →Frequently asked questions
What does “lineup” mean?
The word “lineup” means a group of suspects presented together so a witness can try to identify one of them. In plain terms, a selected list or arrangement — of suspects, players, or performers.
How do you pronounce “lineup”?
“Lineup” is pronounced LYN-uhp (/ˈlaɪn.ʌp/ in IPA).
How do you use “lineup” in a sentence?
Here is “lineup” used in a sentence: “The witness picked the suspect out of the police lineup.”
What is another word for “lineup”?
Words with a similar meaning to “lineup” include identity parade.
What part of speech is “lineup”?
“Lineup” is a noun.
Is “lineup” a common word?
“Lineup” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “lineup” have?
“Lineup” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a group of suspects presented together so a witness can try to identify one of them.
Is it lineup, line-up, or line up?
As a noun, American English generally writes lineup as one word, while British English often hyphenates it as line-up. The two-word form line up is the verb: 'The fans line up early.'
What is the difference between a lineup and a roster?
A roster is the full list of players on a team, while a lineup is the set of players actually chosen to take part in a particular game. A player can be on the roster but left out of the day's lineup.
What do the British call a police lineup?
In British English, a police lineup is usually called an identity parade. Both terms describe a group of suspects presented together so that a witness can try to identify one of them.
What is a festival lineup?
A festival lineup is the list of acts scheduled to perform at a concert or festival, often displayed with the headliners at the top of the poster. Announcing the lineup is typically the moment fans decide whether to buy tickets.
