liner
LYN
Liner (noun) means a large passenger ship that travels a regular route. Example: “The ocean liner set sail from Southampton bound for New York.”
noun
1
A large passenger ship that travels a regular route.
"The ocean liner set sail from Southampton bound for New York."
"We booked a cabin on a luxury liner for the two-week voyage."
"The liner docked at dawn, and hundreds of passengers walked down the gangway."
2
A removable inner layer or lining fitted inside something.
"He swapped out the trash can liner."
"The mechanic fitted a new liner inside the worn cylinder."
"Put a plastic liner in the flowerpot so the soil stays tidy."
3
A booklet of information and lyrics packaged with a music album.
"She read the liner notes while listening to the record."
"The liner included a photo of the band and every song's words."
"I bought the vinyl partly because the liner had such lovely artwork."
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.
Common pairings
ocean liner
trash liner
liner notes
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Word forms
- Plural
- liners
- Third person singular
- liners
- Past tense
- linered
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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.
