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lineup
LYN-uhp
Lineup (noun) means a group of suspects presented together so a witness can try to identify one of them. Example: “Five men stood in a lineup while the witness studied each face.”
noun
1
A group of suspects presented together so a witness can try to identify one of them.
"Five men stood in a lineup while the witness studied each face."
"The officer explained how a lineup is arranged so the process is fair."
"The witness picked the suspect out of the police lineup."
2
The set of players chosen to take part in a team's game.
"Injuries forced the manager to change his lineup at the last minute."
"She was thrilled to see her name in the lineup for the final."
"The coach announced the starting lineup an hour before kickoff."
3
The list of acts scheduled to perform at a concert or festival.
"The lineup for Saturday night features three bands and a folk singer."
"We bought tickets as soon as we saw the lineup."
"This year's festival lineup includes several headline acts."
How to use lineup
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA selected list or arrangement — of suspects, players, or performers.
Common pairings
starting lineup
police lineup
festival lineup
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Etymology
A noun formed from the phrasal verb line up.
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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.
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