bloodline

noun

blood·​line ˈbləd-ˌlīn 

: a sequence of direct ancestors especially in a pedigree

also : family, strain

Synonyms

• ancestry
• birth
• blood
• breeding
• descent
• extraction
• family tree
• genealogy
• line
• lineage
• origin
• parentage
• pedigree
• stock
• strain

Examples of bloodline in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Buy Now 27 of 31 'Cassandra' and 'Magic Lessons' by Alice Hoffman Trace the Owens bloodline of Practical Magic fame back to the 1600s in this magical novel that takes us back to the witching hour in 1600s Salem, Mass. —Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024

For generations, the Bene Gesserit has been combining bloodlines with the ultimate goal of producing the Kwisatz Haderach. —Lucas Trevor, Washington Post, 4 Mar. 2024

Not Star Wars–, Harry Potter–, or Barbie-themed but the rarest cacti and succulents, cycads with Jurassic bloodlines, towering prehistoric fern trees, dragon trees, bromeliads among Spanish moss, and so much more. —Brian T. Allen, National Review, 30 Mar. 2024

Taylor Swift has a very famous poet in her bloodline. —Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 4 Mar. 2024

Rojas infuses the script with her own experience and nods to her bloodline, pieces of her parent’s history dropped into the project. —Holly Jones, Variety, 20 Feb. 2024

Although there are plenty of transplants in this region, the Hornets’ bloodline runs deep in some families. —Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2024

Both are experiencing the ugly side of their bloodline and name. —Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 29 Feb. 2024

Religious East Texans with Louisiana bloodlines are as familiar with country music as Tennessee whiskey and strawberry wine. —USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1658, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

bloodline

noun

blood·​line -ˌlīn 

: a sequence of direct ancestors especially in a pedigree

also : family sense 2, strain sense 1a