bloodline

noun

blood·​line ˈbləd-ˌlīn 

: a sequence of direct ancestors especially in a pedigree

also : family, strain

Synonyms

• lineage
• ancestry
• pedigree
• genealogy
• breeding
• origin

Examples of bloodline in a Sentence

came from a bloodline that could be traced back to the 12th century

Recent Examples on the Web

In a generation or two, there’ll be no continuation of their bloodlines. —James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025

Certain other kinds—like ovarian, endometrial, and even pancreatic, stomach, and melanoma—can share genetic underpinnings with breast cancer, so having these in your bloodline could up your risk. —Erica Sloan, SELF, 1 Oct. 2025

Despite the obvious pageant bloodlines in the family, Orlando never wanted to force Schiermeyer to compete. —Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025

Zoo officials say Imara and Tamu represent another conservation success, and the two will help diversify the African lion bloodline even further in the United States. —Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1658, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bloodline

• affine
• airline
• align
• aline
• assign
• baseline
• beamline
• benign
• bovine
• byline
• canine
• carbine

Kids Definition

bloodline

noun

blood·​line -ˌlīn 

: a sequence of direct ancestors especially in a pedigree

also : family sense 2, strain sense 1a