liner
- 01 B1 Intermediate
a very large ship used for carrying many passengers across the ocean.
a large commercial passenger ship, especially one operating on a regular scheduled route.
Simple“The luxury liner sailed across the Atlantic in just five days.”
In context“The golden age of the ocean liner saw massive vessels competing for the Blue Riband, a trophy awarded for the fastest transatlantic crossing.”
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
a layer of material placed inside something to protect it or keep it clean.
a removable or permanent internal lining designed to protect the outer structure or contain contents.
Simple“You should put a plastic liner in the bin to make it easier to empty.”
In context“The technician replaced the cylinder liner to ensure the internal combustion engine maintained optimal compression during operation.”
- 03 B1 Intermediate
a type of makeup used to draw a line around the eyes or lips.
a cosmetic preparation, such as eyeliner or lipliner, applied to define the contours of the eyes or mouth.
Simple“She used a black liner to make her eyes look more dramatic for the party.”
In context“The makeup artist recommended a waterproof liner to prevent smudging during the long outdoor photo shoot.”
Synonymseyelinerlipliner - 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
used with a number to describe how many lines a joke or a story has.
used in combination to denote an item, typically a joke or a written piece, consisting of a specified number of lines.
Simple“He is famous for his funny one-liners that make everyone laugh instantly.”
In context“The comedian's set was comprised entirely of rapid-fire one-liners, leaving the audience little time to recover between jokes.”
- 05 C1 Advanced
a ball that is hit very hard and low in a straight line.
a batted ball that travels low and fast in a line nearly parallel to the ground.
Simple“The batter hit a sharp liner right to the shortstop.”
In context“The pitcher narrowly avoided the liner, which screamed past his ear at over a hundred miles per hour.”
Synonymsline drive
“They “were in a bin liner … inside was a clear plastic evidence bag”, she said.”
From line (verb) + -er.
From line (noun) + -er (relational suffix) or -er (measurement suffix) (sense 5).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.