finish line

noun

: a line marking the end of a racecourse

Examples of finish line in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web What comes next will be a fast and furious ride to the finish line as 78 individuals, 20 relays and 10 teams are crowned state champions over the next 10 hours. Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 18 May 2024 Unfortunately, not everyone can make it to the finish line. Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024 Although quirky traditions such as chugging a bottle of milk in the winner’s circle and kissing the yard of bricks that marks the start/finish line carry over year to year, never knowing exactly what might happen on the track and who might walk away a champion makes every race a fresh experience. Amy Lynch, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2024 The daring move saw a five-wide row of cars across the start/finish line. Todd Engle, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for finish line 

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Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of finish line was in 1899

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“Finish line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finish%20line. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

finish line

noun
: a line marking the end of a racecourse
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