A1 noun Neutral #2,657 most common

lineup

/ˈlaɪn.ʌp/

A lineup is a group of people or things organized in a specific order for an event or purpose. It is often used to describe players on a sports team, performers at a concert, or a list of products.

Examples

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1

I want to see the lineup for the music festival this weekend.

I want to see the list of performers for the music festival this weekend.

2

The company presented its official lineup of new cars to the press.

The company presented its official selection of new cars to the press.

3

Check out the starting lineup for tonight's big game!

Look at the players starting in tonight's big game!

Word Family

Noun
lineup
Verb
line up
Related
line
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Memory Tip

Think of players 'lining up' on the field to create the team's 'lineup'.

Quick Quiz

The coach announced the starting _______ for the championship match.

Correct!

The correct answer is: lineup

Examples

1

I want to see the lineup for the music festival this weekend.

everyday

I want to see the list of performers for the music festival this weekend.

2

The company presented its official lineup of new cars to the press.

formal

The company presented its official selection of new cars to the press.

3

Check out the starting lineup for tonight's big game!

informal

Look at the players starting in tonight's big game!

4

The professor reviewed the lineup of speakers for the scientific symposium.

academic

The professor reviewed the list of speakers for the scientific meeting.

5

We need to finalize our product lineup before the summer sales begin.

business

We need to finish our list of products before the summer sales begin.

Word Family

Noun
lineup
Verb
line up
Related
line

Common Collocations

starting lineup the players who begin a game
star-studded lineup a list of very famous people
product lineup a range of items for sale
police lineup a row of people for identification
festival lineup the schedule of performers

Common Phrases

in the lineup

included in the group or list

change the lineup

to replace members of a group

strong lineup

a very good or powerful group

Often Confused With

lineup vs line up

Lineup (one word) is a noun meaning the group; line up (two words) is a phrasal verb meaning the action of forming a line.

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Usage Notes

Use 'lineup' as a single noun when talking about a list or a group of people. It is most common in sports, music, and crime contexts.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use 'lineup' as a verb. Remember to use a space (line up) when you are describing the action of standing in a row.

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Memory Tip

Think of players 'lining up' on the field to create the team's 'lineup'.

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Word Origin

Derived from the phrasal verb 'line up', which appeared in the late 1800s in sports reporting to describe how players positioned themselves.

Grammar Patterns

countable noun plural: lineups usually preceded by 'the' or 'a'
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Cultural Context

In the United States, 'lineup' is heavily associated with baseball rosters and police identification procedures.

Quick Quiz

The coach announced the starting _______ for the championship match.

Correct!

The correct answer is: lineup

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