Meaning & use

lineup

noun·Everyday

A list of people selected to participate in an event, such as the players chosen for a sports team or performers at a show.

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The coach announced the starting lineup an hour before kickoff.

This year's festival lineup includes several bands we have never seen live.

A note on using this word

"Lineup" can also mean a police procedure where witnesses try to identify a suspect among several people.

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