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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Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Merchant haulage is a clause in which the shipper is responsible for arranging and paying for the inland transportation of goods, and not the container shipping liner.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 30 June 2025
Known for its wealthy Franco American clientele, the ocean liner was the first one to be built after World War I that had an Art Deco interior.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
The restroom was accessible for use and the toilet liners were out.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2025
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Noun
Fill each cupcake liner with approx 2 tbsp of batter, or until each liner is 3/4 full.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Merchant haulage is a clause in which the shipper is responsible for arranging and paying for the inland transportation of goods, and not the container shipping liner.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 30 June 2025
Known for its wealthy Franco American clientele, the ocean liner was the first one to be built after World War I that had an Art Deco interior.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
The restroom was accessible for use and the toilet liners were out.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2025
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“Liner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liner. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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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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