lineup

American  

[lahyn-uhp] / ˈlaɪnˌʌp /

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?

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Etymology

Origin of lineup

1885–90, noun use of verb phrase line up

Example Sentences

Removing Booker from the lineup entailed shifting forward Tyler Bilodeau back to center, a position he’s played with increasing frequency over the last week.

From Los Angeles Times

Not long ago, they could easily read the whole lineup of papers.

From The Wall Street Journal

The adjusted product lineup may also be a factor, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

That’s partially thanks to Tesla’s recent introduction of new Model Y and Model 3 trims, a strategy that the company has repeatedly used to drum up interest in its aging vehicle lineup.

From MarketWatch

They usually stick with one lineup of target-date funds, with multiple date options that fit the ages of their worker populations.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• agenda
• business
• calendar
• record
• schedule
• slate