liner

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈlaɪnə/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈlaɪnɚ/

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Noun

Singular liner

Plural liners

1. (countable) A liner is a layer that goes between a container and its contents, usually one that can be removed.

   The sleeping bag comes with a removable liner that you can wash.

   It is essential to use plastic liners to make the pond waterproof.

   Place liners in the cupcake tins and fill with about cup of the batter.

   He wrote liner notes for Dylan's 1969 album Nashville Skyline.

2. (uncountable) Eye liner and lip liner is makeup that goes around the edge of the eyes or lips.
3. (countable) An ocean liner is a large passenger ship.

Related words

• line
• lining