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bee·line | \ ˈbē-ˌlīn 
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\Definition of beeline
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a straight direct course
beeline
verbbeelined; beelining; beelines
Definition of beeline (Entry 2 of 2)
: to go quickly in a straight direct course
Examples of beeline in a Sentence
Verb
He beelined out the door.
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Stoddard and her colleagues saw that within several hours, the local hummingbirds typically learned to recognize whichever color had been paired with the sugar water and make a beeline for that feeder.
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Popular Science, "Hummingbirds can see colors we can’t even imagine," 17 June 2020 On the same day that the heron was gulping down a mudbug, a large red-eared slider turtle was spotted swimming from underneath the Robinson Park bridge and making a beeline for a brick wall to its right.
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Robert Avery, Houston Chronicle, "Trail grant means Seabrook will get own ‘mountain’ view," 10 June 2020 The hurricane season projections are coming on top of the COVID-19 epidemic this year, which adds a new, very large wrinkle to evacuation or sheltering plans should the worst happen and a hurricane makes a beeline for the U.S. coast.
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Leigh Morgan, al, "Hurricane season 2020 officially begins today, but it’s already been busy," 1 June 2020 In the clip, Union tells Kaavia to wait for the treat, but the second her mom’s back was turned, the little girl made a beeline for the snacks.
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Melissa Locker, Time, "Parents Use the Fruit Snack Challenge to Test the Willpower of Kids With the Sweetest Results," 14 May 2020 When you’re truly wiped out, make a beeline to the hot tub or fire pit for views of the Tenmile Moutain Range.
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Sarah Sekula, USA TODAY, "Hostels – yes, we said hostels – are making a comeback: Here are 6 you should try," 17 Dec. 2019 To escape from an awkward conversation, don’t make a beeline to the bar.
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Sara Jo Nixon, Quartz, "Read this if you’re feeling some kind of way about holiday drinking," 30 Dec. 2019 The Vibe Starting Memorial Day weekend, many make a beeline for the community pool, which is open only to Verona residents.
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New York Times, "Verona, N.J.: A Hilly Suburb Where You Can Stretch Your Budget," 11 Mar. 2020 Most come for just one show a year, making a beeline for their relevant hall.
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Tom Rowley, 1843, "My journey to the heart of the great British expo," 6 Mar. 2020 Recent Examples on the Web: Verb In the chain’s heyday, Americans in a new home or apartment would beeline to the nearest Pier 1 to find that layer of accessories that personalize a room with the shopper’s own sense of design.
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Maria Halkias, Dallas News, "Pier 1 Imports gets buried in a crowded home furnishings market," 30 June 2019 The train of music, marching and merriment stymied tourists trying to beeline from Canal Street hotels to the Quarter.
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Hanna Krueger, nola.com, "“We don’t do pity parties. We do parties”: New Orleans sends Dr. John off in style," 22 June 2019 Divers should beeline to Tuamotus, a cluster of coral atolls with impressive reefs and dive sites.
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Mark Ellwood, Condé Nast Traveler, "Best Places to Visit in September," 25 July 2018 Some singers beeline diligently from point A to point B; Yoakam finds a more scenic route.
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Elias Leight, Billboard, "Dwight Yoakam Pays Tribute to Bakersfield Sound at Intimate Hamptons Show," 31 Aug. 2017 Some singers beeline diligently from point A to point B
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Elias Leight, Billboard, "Dwight Yoakam Pays Tribute to Bakersfield Sound at Intimate Hamptons Show," 31 Aug. 2017
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beeline
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of beeline
US, informal : to go quickly in a direct course
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beeline
nounbee·line | \ ˈbē-ˌlīn \
\Kids Definition of beeline
: a straight direct course
We made a beeline to the dessert table.
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