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

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

From BBC

Tuipulotu, who stepped into the starting lineup when Bosa was sidelined with a hip injury, began the season with a six-game sack dry spell before breaking out for 5½ in the last three games.

From Los Angeles Times

Needing a win to keep that streak alive, Cherundolo tweaked his lineup Friday, leaving striker Olivier Giroud on the bench and starting Bogusz in an effort to make his offense quicker and less predictable.

From Los Angeles Times

“For us right now,” Riley said, “what we’re looking at is what’s the best lineup, the best people to help us win every week, and we’re going to keep our focus there.”

From Los Angeles Times

Of the lineup, 15 backed her, five did not declare for either of the final two, and just three backed Jenrick, including Jenrick himself.

From BBC

Related Words

• agenda
• business
• calendar
• record
• schedule
• slate