Lineup

Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪnʌp/

Definitions of lineup

noun a group of people or things that are brought together in a particular order or for a particular purpose

Example Sentences

A1 The lineup for the school play was announced today.

A2 I waited in line for hours to see the lineup of famous musicians.

B1 The police asked me to identify the suspect in a lineup of photos.

B2 The fashion designer revealed the lineup for the upcoming runway show.

C1 The football coach carefully selected the lineup for the championship game.

C2 The museum's lineup of exhibits was truly impressive, showcasing a wide range of artistic styles.

Examples of lineup in a Sentence

formal The event organizers have finalized the lineup for the music festival.

informal Have you seen the lineup for the concert next weekend?

slang The lineup for the show is gonna be lit!

figurative The team's lineup of players is looking strong for the upcoming match.

Grammatical Forms of lineup

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

Origin and Evolution of lineup

First Known Use: 1889 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'lineup' originated from the practice of lining up individuals or objects in a row or formation.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in the context of arranging people or things in a straight line, the term 'lineup' has evolved to also refer to a group of people or things organized for a specific purpose, such as a lineup of suspects in a police investigation or a lineup of performers in a concert.