Definition

A type of material or garment that is used to cover or line something, or a large ship or airplane that regularly carries passengers.

Example

The cruise liner was filled with tourists eager to explore the Caribbean islands.

Conversation

Have you ever been on a big cruise liner?

Yeah, I went on one last summer, it was amazing!

I heard those big ships have everything you need on board.

Absolutely! The liner had restaurants, pools, and even live shows.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Liner → It is formed from "line" (from Latin *linea*, meaning a line or string) and "-er" (meaning a person or thing that performs a specified action). A liner is something that is related to or characterized by a line, or it can refer to a person or thing that lines something.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'line' ('linea') and remember that a 'liner' is something that relates to or creates a line.

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