Pronunciation

/ˈlaɪnər/

Definitions

• Noun (n): A ship or aircraft that travels on a regular route, especially one that carries passengers or cargo between coastal ports or across oceans. For example: “The Queen Mary 2 is a luxury ocean liner.”
• Noun (n): A type of makeup or cosmetic product used to line the inside of the eyelid or around the lips to enhance or define their shape. For example: “She applied a black eyeliner to create a dramatic look.”
• Noun (n): In the context of textiles or clothing, a liner refers to an inner layer or lining added to a garment or item, such as a coat liner or hat liner for extra warmth. Example: “The jacket has a removable down liner for colder weather.”
• Noun (n): A person or thing that lines something, e.g., a pool liner lines the inside of a swimming pool.
• Verb (v): To apply a liner to something, typically referring to cosmetics application. Example: “She lined her eyes with a pencil liner.”

Phrases

• “Cruise liner”: A large passenger ship primarily used for pleasure voyages.
• “Pool liner”: A flexible material used to line the interior of a swimming pool.
• “Eye liner”: A cosmetic used to draw a line along the edges of the eyelids.
• “Hat liner”: An additional layer inside a hat for insulation or comfort.

Example Sentences

• Noun (ocean liner): “The Titanic was a famous British ocean liner that tragically sank in 1912.”
• Noun (cosmetic): “She uses a waterproof eyeliner that stays put all day long.”
• Noun (textile): “The sleeping bag’s synthetic liner provided extra insulation against the cold.”
• Verb: “She carefully liners her lips with a nude pencil before applying lipstick.”

Synonyms

• Ship (for ocean liner)
• Pencil (in the context of cosmetic eyeliner)
• Lining (for textile applications)
• Cosmetic pencil (alternative to eyeliner)
• Insulation (for clothing liners)