lineup

[ lahyn-uhp ]

noun

1. a particular order or disposition of persons or things as arranged or drawn up for action, inspection, etc.
2. the persons or things themselves.
3. (in police investigations) a group of persons, including suspects in a crime, lined up to allow inspection and possible identification by the victim or victims of that crime.
4. Sports. the list of the participating players in a game together with their positions:

   to announce the starting lineup of a game.

5. an organization of people, companies, etc., for some common purpose:

   a lineup of support for the new tax bill.

6. an overall schedule of programs, events, activities, etc.:

   the fall lineup of TV programs.

7. a list of products or services offered by a manufacturer or organization:

   Does the company's lineup of new cars this year include a convertible?

Word History and Origins

Origin of lineup¹

1885–90, Americanism; noun use of verb phrase line up

Example Sentences

Other issues raised by players to executives included the struggle to establish chemistry with constant lineup changes and the need to acclimate to empty, full-size arenas.

From Washington Post

For the first time in three weeks, the Washington Capitals had their entire season-opening lineup on the ice for practice Thursday.

From Washington Post

Hamilton went 0 for 6 from the field and finished with two points, and Morsell was in the lineup to start the second half.

From Washington Post

Few of us are out at this hour, so we have plenty of space and a quiet lineup.

From Outside Online

I wondered, when I heard that announcement, how much “quarancinema” could really make its way into the lineup or address the situation, given the length of time it takes to write, shoot, and create a film.

From Vox

Tickets go on sale to the public January 15; check back then for a link and an early peek at the inspiring lineup of speakers.

From The Daily Beast

First, there are over three million possible arrangements for the winning lineup.

From The Daily Beast

Ever present on the lineup is the man who started it all: Roy Masters.

From The Daily Beast

Regularly on the lineup, though nestled among the headliners, was Roy Masters.

From The Daily Beast

They simply would not leak this shocking story about big lineup changes on their own accord.

From The Daily Beast

Do you remember where he was standing in the lineup—what number he was?

From Project Gutenberg

Do you know if he was taken there to see a lineup at the police station?

From Project Gutenberg

I signed this statement, and then they carried me down to the lineup at 2:30 in the afternoon.

From Project Gutenberg

I signed that statement before they carried me down to see the lineup.

From Project Gutenberg

Now, was it that day that you went down to the police station to see the lineup?

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

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