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

A few days later, from June 11 through June 15, Mercury joins Venus and Jupiter low in the western sky, creating an eye-catching lineup of three planets.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

What are some films that you’re excited about on the festival lineup this year?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Meanwhile, as mentioned above, Apple has a killer lineup of returning shows.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

Roughly two-thirds of the originally announced lineup has now withdrawn.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

It was an all-star lineup: Cloke Rayburn; Bram Guernsey; Jack Teitelbaum; Laura Stora; none other than the legendary Cal Clarken heading the team.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

Related Words

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