lineup
LYNE-up
/ˈlaɪn.ʌp/
The group of people or performers gathered together for a specific event or team.
Refers to the specific roster of performers scheduled to appear at a concert, festival, or band configuration.
The story behind the word. Originating in North American English in the late 19th century, 'lineup' first referred to police suspect rows and sports team configurations before being adopted by entertainment promoters to describe event rosters.
Word relationships
- roster: Roster is more commonly used in sports or organizational contexts.
- bill: Bill refers specifically to the list of acts printed on promotional posters.
Commonly confused with
- setlist: A lineup is the list of acts or members, whereas a setlist is the list of songs played during a performance.
Word family
- lineups (noun): Plural of lineup.
Collocations
- star-studded lineup
- festival lineup
- changing lineup
- official lineup
Example sentences
- "The festival organizers unveiled a stellar lineup featuring international rock and pop icons." Music Festival Announcement
Memory hook
Line up all the artists standing in a row on the festival poster. The roster on stage.
When not to use
Do not confuse with a queue of people standing in line.
Fun facts
- Police identification procedures gave us the term 'police lineup' around the same time sports writers began using it.
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