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- [oh-shuh n lahy-ner]
- /ˈoʊ ʃən ˈlaɪ nər/
- /ˈəʊʃn ˈlaɪ.nər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [oh-shuh n lahy-ner]
- /ˈoʊ ʃən ˈlaɪ nər/
Definitions of ocean liner words
- noun ocean liner an oceangoing passenger ship, operating either as one unit of a regular scheduled service or as a cruise ship. 1
- noun ocean liner large ship 1
- noun ocean liner a passenger ship that travels on the ocean 0
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Origin of ocean liner
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1830-40
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Parts of speech for Ocean liner
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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ocean liner popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
ocean liner usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ocean liner
noun ocean liner
- bateau — a light flat-bottomed boat used on rivers in Canada and the northern US
- bateaux — Also, batteau. Nautical. Chiefly Canadian and Southern U.S.. a small, flat-bottomed rowboat used on rivers. a half-decked, sloop-rigged boat used for fishing on Chesapeake Bay; skipjack. (in some regions) a scow.
- cruise ship — A cruise ship is a large ship which takes people from place to place on a cruise holiday, and on which entertainment, food, and drink are provided.
- liner — something serving as a lining.
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