liar

noun

li·​ar ˈlī(-ə)r How to pronounce liar (audio)
: a person who tells lies
has a reputation as a liar

Examples of liar in a Sentence

She called him a dirty liar. she knew he was a liar when he started claiming that he was an astronaut
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Waymo’s report stops just short of calling this pedestrian a liar. ArsTechnica, 27 Mar. 2025 The conversation ends with Kyle apologizing for calling Craig a liar, Craig apologizing for hurting Kyle so much, and the two of them hugging it out. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2025 If Republicans refuse to do that, then their constituents can rest assured that their representatives are cowards and liars. Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025 George is a master at calling out liars, and is an equal to Thomas Keller in the kitchen. Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for liar

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English lēogere, from lēogan to lie — more at lie

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of liar was before the 12th century

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“Liar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liar. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

liar

noun
li·​ar ˈlī(-ə)r How to pronounce liar (audio)
: a person who tells lies

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