lineup

[ lahyn-uhp ]

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?

Word History and Origins

Origin of lineup¹

1885–90, Americanism; noun use of verb phrase line up

Example Sentences

The rest of the parade talent lineup will be announced soon, organizers said.

From Los Angeles Times

The rookie from Notre Dame is facing the most difficult matchups of his NFL career since injuries elevated him into the starting lineup.

From Los Angeles Times

Next year's lineup was announced at a launch event in London on Tuesday night.

From BBC

“With an amazing lineup of performers, we will reveal the winners in 50 of 58 Latin Grammy categories, showcasing the diversity of our community of creators throughout Ibero-America,” said Manuel Abud, CEO of the Latin Recording Academy.

From Los Angeles Times

It was far from a seamless re-entry to the lineup.

From Los Angeles Times

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