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lineup
noun line·up \ˈlī-ˌnəp\
: a list of the players who are playing in a game (such as baseball)
: the players on such a list
: a group of people who are going to perform at an event
Full Definition of LINEUP
1
a : a list of players taking part in a game (as of baseball) b : the players on such a list
2
a : an alignment (as in entertainment or politics) of persons or things having a common purpose, distinction, or bond <the show's star-studded lineup> b : line 11 c : a television programming schedule
3
: a line of persons arranged especially for inspection or for identification by police
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First Known Use of LINEUP
1889
LINEUP Defined for Kids
lineup
noun line·up \ˈlīn-ˌəp\
Definition of LINEUP for Kids
1
: a list of players taking part in a game (as baseball)
2
: a row of persons arranged especially for police identification
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