lineup
Americannoun
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lineups
plural
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a particular order or disposition of persons or things as arranged or drawn up for action, inspection, etc.
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the persons or things themselves.
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(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.
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Sports. the list of the participating players in a game together with their positions.
to announce the starting lineup of a game.
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an organization of people, companies, etc., for some common purpose.
a lineup of support for the new tax bill.
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an overall schedule of programs, events, activities, etc..
the fall lineup of TV programs.
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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?
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of lineup
1885–90, noun use of verb phrase line up
Example Sentences
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They need Betts to be that right-handed hitter who will keep opposing pitchers honest in a lineup of lefty stars.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
It’s a great honor to join the lineup for this festival and I’m delighted to share lots of special stages that I’ve prepared for you guys.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
He said a $200 price hike across Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 lineup is increasingly likely.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
It aims to cut its model lineup by as much as half and will continue to reduce manufacturing capacity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
Maybe if he could get them to lineup and stand still for a minute, but they might as well be identical for as much as he could tell them apart.
From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
When the deal closes, Cox customers will immediately be switched to Spectrum service and should see SportsNet LA — the Dodgers’ television channel — added to their lineups.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Paul went on his podcast armed with a whiteboard, slotting James into various imaginary lineups around the NBA—Minnesota, Denver, and Philadelphia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
It was a band with changing lineups and a limited discography, but the entire trajectory of the project is well-represented.
From Salon ● Jun. 23, 2026
Players who once expected to contribute as players in college are now competing simply to make lineups.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
Since the day the Jews paraded into the ghetto, I had not seen Uncle Shepsel outside the room, except for lineups.
From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli
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