Liner

Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪnər/

Definitions of liner

noun a cosmetic applied to the eyelids to accentuate the eyes

Example Sentences

A1 I always use a pencil liner to draw my eyebrows.

A2 The chef used a baking liner to prevent the cookies from sticking to the tray.

B1 The cruise ship had a luxurious liner with multiple decks for passengers.

B2 The company is launching a new liner for their cosmetic line that promises long-lasting wear.

C1 The art gallery featured a famous painter's collection of liner sketches and drawings.

C2 The fashion designer created a stunning evening gown with a silk liner for added elegance.

Examples of liner in a Sentence

formal The cruise liner departed from the port with hundreds of passengers on board.

informal I always prefer using a pencil liner for my eyes instead of liquid liner.

slang I heard that new hip-hop artist dropped a sick liner in his latest track.

figurative The CEO delivered a powerful liner in her speech that motivated the entire team.

Grammatical Forms of liner

• past tense: lined
• plural: liners
• comparative: more liner
• superlative: most liner
• present tense: line
• future tense: will line
• perfect tense: have lined
• continuous tense: is lining
• singular: liner
• positive degree: liner
• infinitive: to line
• gerund: lining
• participle: lining

Origin and Evolution of liner

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Middle English and Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'liner' originated from the Middle English word 'linere', which came from the Old French word 'linier' meaning made of linen.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'liner' shifted from referring to something made of linen to describing a type of ship that travels along a fixed route, carrying passengers and cargo.