bloodline

noun

blood·​line ˈbləd-ˌlīn 

: a sequence of direct ancestors especially in a pedigree

also : family, strain

Synonyms of bloodline

• 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

Can the capacity to commit horrific acts be passed through bloodlines? —Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 15 May 2026

Roush has the smarts and the bloodlines. —Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 13 May 2026

Reigns and Fatu come from the same bloodline of Samoan pro wrestlers. —Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026

Jordan Chiles at 25 years old has singularly accomplished more professionally to date than some entire family bloodlines. —Marquise Francis, NBC news, 9 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1658, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bloodline

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

Kids Definition

bloodline

noun

blood·​line -ˌlīn 

: a sequence of direct ancestors especially in a pedigree

also : family sense 2, strain sense 1a