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

On Saturday, Hallmark boosts its lineup with “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story” — one of two cable TV movies debuting this season that were inspired by Swift and Kelce’s relationship.

From Los Angeles Times

In 1963, when the Dodgers swept the Yankees in the World Series, every player in the starting lineup, except for Yankees import Bill Skowron, was a homegrown Dodger.

From Los Angeles Times

Rather on theme, the lineup managed to convey permission to laugh rather than demand guffaws.

From Los Angeles Times

And in one final blow, center Jaxson Hayes, back in the lineup after missing two weeks because of an ankle injury, appeared to aggravate it late before he limped toward the locker room.

From Los Angeles Times

Only one senior is in the starting lineup.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• agenda
• business
• calendar
• record
• schedule
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