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lineup

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɫaɪˌnəp// UK //lˈaɪnʌp// line·up

n. a group of people or things brought together for a specific event, like a concert or a game. You use this to describe the list of performers or players who are taking part.

n. a group of people or things arranged in a row or organized for a specific purpose, such as a roster of performers or a row of suspects for identification.


SIMPLE

The festival lineup includes several of my favorite bands.

CONTEXTUAL

The coach announced a surprising starting lineup for the championship game to counter the opponent's speed.

COMPLEX

While the summer festival's lineup initially drew criticism for its lack of diversity, the final roster of artists delivered a series of surprisingly cohesive performances.

Synonyms
Origin

Deverbal from line up.

Usage

Commonly used in sports, entertainment, and law enforcement contexts.

Pitfall

the line up of the teamthe lineup of the teamWhen used as a noun, it is typically written as one word or hyphenated; 'line up' is the verb form.

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