Liner

Liner

Noun · /ˈlaɪ.nər/

Definition

A large ocean-going passenger ship that travels on a regular scheduled route (an ocean liner); a cosmetic applied to the eyes or lips along a line (eyeliner, lip liner); a removable inner layer inside a garment, container, or other item; a person or machine that makes lines.

Origin

From line (from Old English līne — a rope, cord, a mark, a row) + -er (the agent or instrument suffix). The ocean liner sense dates from the 19th century when regularly scheduled ships on fixed routes (lines) were distinguished from tramp steamers. The cosmetic sense dates from the 20th century.