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

The speakers’ lineup in Tulsa will reportedly include Flynn, Clark, Eric Trump, Jackson Lahmeyer and his wife Kendra, and a veritable apostolic Lollapalooza of NAR-friendly preachers.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Iacocca secured a U.S. government loan and revamped the lineup to save the day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The event will celebrate its 25th year on the polo fields in Indio, this time with Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber and Karol G topping the lineup.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

What’s Next: A new lineup of Apple products is on the horizon, such as a foldable iPhone, a touch screen MacBook, and smart glasses.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

He makes it seem like there’s a lineup of people waiting to do my job.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali

Related Words

• agenda
• business
• calendar
• record
• schedule
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