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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At every turn, the voices call her a liar and out of her mind. Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024 The defense challenged Lemmons, asking if putting out a theory that does not pan out makes someone a liar. Jenna Sundel, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024 Theresa May is selling out the UK to a serial liar and a cheat. Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2024 The 60-year-old continued his cryptic message, chastising liars and those who propagate and promote falsehoods and inauthenticity. Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2024 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 28 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

liar

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

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