Pronunciation: [lˈa͡ɪnə] (IPA) 
The word "liner" is spelled l-aɪ-n-ə-r in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable "li" is pronounced with a long "i" sound and the second syllable "ner" is pronounced with a neutral "schwa" sound. The spelling of the word "liner" is unique as it contains only one consonant sound, "n". It is often used to refer to a strip of material that is used to line the inside of a container or a piece of clothing.
A liner is a noun that refers to a type of vessel or ship designed for regular passenger transportation and cargo carriage. Typically, a liner follows fixed routes and timetables, maintaining a scheduled service between two or more ports or destinations. It is distinguished from other types of ships by its high capacity to accommodate a large number of passengers, offering comfortable and luxurious amenities. The term can also extend to aircraft that operate on regular routes for passenger transportation.
Liners often feature multiple decks, spacious cabins or staterooms, dining facilities, entertainment areas, and sometimes recreational amenities such as swimming pools or theaters. These ships focus on providing a pleasant travel experience rather than speed, as they prioritize offering comfort and a reliable schedule for travelers. Liners have historically played a crucial role in facilitating transoceanic travel, connecting continents and enabling commercial exchange between distant regions. Today, although overshadowed by faster air travel, liners are still relevant, offering unique cruises and specialty voyages for leisure travelers who seek a slower-paced and more immersive journey.
In a different context, a liner can also refer to a protective covering or sheath. For example, it can be a material layer inserted inside a garment to provide additional warmth or insulation. In the realm of home improvement, a liner can be a sheet of fabric, plastic, or other material that is used to cover and protect the inside surface of something, such as a drawer, a trash can, or a pond.
One of a regular line of trading or passenger ships, generally steam-vessels.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "liner" has its origins in the mid-17th century and comes from the Middle English term "lyner". "Lyner" referred to a ship with a continued planking or lining carried up from the keel to about the waterline to strengthen the vessel. This distinctive planking led to the development of the term "liner" to describe this type of ship. Over time, "liner" came to refer to any large commercial ship that traveled along a regular route, carrying passengers and cargo.
