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

As I inched forward in line, my appetite ravenous, I was greeted by a generous lineup of toppings.

From Salon

Paul would have been the first “Bachelorette” lead who hadn’t appeared on a previous season of “The Bachelor,” had ABC not decided to pull the new season from its prime-time lineup before its Sunday premiere.

From Salon

Whatever your arts craving may be, this astoundingly rich new lineup of new local museums has you covered.

From Los Angeles Times

He glanced along the lineup with undisguised contempt.

From Literature

But you also can say this: A U.S. team billed as featuring a killer lineup could not hit, and the U.S. could not use its best pitcher because the San Diego Padres said so.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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