Definitions
01sports team
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Sports
n. the group of players chosen to start or play in a particular game.
n. the collective members of a sports team selected for a specific match or the order in which they compete.
“The coach announced the starting lineup an hour before the game began.”
“Injuries to key defenders forced the manager to make several tactical adjustments to the starting lineup for the championship final.”
02event performers
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Music
n. the list of artists or acts performing at a concert or festival.
n. the scheduled set of performers or speakers appearing at an organized event.
“This year's festival lineup includes several famous rock bands.”
“The festival organizers secured an impressive lineup of international headliners, ensuring that tickets sold out within minutes of the announcement.”
03criminal identification
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Law American English
n. a row of people, including a suspect, shown to a witness to see if they can identify a criminal.
n. a procedure in which a witness to a crime is shown a group of individuals to identify a suspect.
“The witness pointed to the third man in the police lineup.”
“Legal counsel argued that the physical lineup was biased because the suspect was significantly taller than the other participants.”
Usage
Often called an 'ID lineup' or 'police lineup'.
Teaching tip
In British English, this is more commonly referred to as an 'identity parade'.
Synonyms
04product range
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Academic
n. the set of different products a company has available to sell.
n. the complete range of products or models offered by a manufacturer or brand.
“The car company is adding two new electric models to its 2025 lineup.”
“The tech giant refreshed its hardware lineup to better compete with emerging rivals in the tablet market.”
05a queue
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Dialect
n. a line of people or vehicles waiting for something.
n. a sequence of individuals or objects waiting for service or processing.
“There was a long lineup outside the theater on opening night.”
“Commuters faced a massive lineup at the border crossing due to the new security protocols implemented over the weekend.”
Teaching tip
This usage is specific to Canadian English; in most other regions, 'line' or 'queue' is preferred.
Real-World Examples
“Indian artists on the lineup include Ricky Kej (performing with Stewart Copeland) and Aditya Gadhvi.” “Green Man’s lineup is hardly built around old-school star power.” Etymology
Deverbal from line up.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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