lineup
Americannoun
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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?
Etymology
Origin of lineup
1885–90, noun use of verb phrase line up
Example Sentences
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The company earlier this year suffered backlash against a new lineup of pants deemed by some consumers to be see-through.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
Not even six years spent sharing a lineup with Ohtani were enough for Trout to experience October.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
The lineup included Trump allies and administration figures alongside influential evangelical and Catholic leaders, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, former HHS Secretary Dr. Ben Carson, pastor Paula White and former Cardinal Timothy Dolan.
From Salon • May 17, 2026
YouTube will inevitably offer an impressive lineup of big-name creators and creative projects to upfront attendees.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
A few others try to join the lineup, and not a one of them gets by Ezra.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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