conga line
noun
: a group progression in a single-file serpentine path (as in celebration of an athletic victory)
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Football head injuries have produced a conga line of punchdrunk Beau Jacks.
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Greg Marotta, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2025
To combat the conga line, the city recently instituted a free shuttle system for tourists attempting to access the Cathedral Rock trailhead and other popular spots such as Dry Creek Vista from Thursdays through Sundays.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
The Federal’s best-of-both-worlds experience is comparable to the conga line of A1A beachfront hotels where spa retreats and sit-down dining are an elevator ride away.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2025
Cultural impact: Arnaz’s introduction of the conga line to the U.S. from Miami Beach in 1937 left a lasting cultural mark, celebrated decades later with a permanent marker in Miami Beach honoring his contributions.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 21 June 2025
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Greg Marotta, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2025
To combat the conga line, the city recently instituted a free shuttle system for tourists attempting to access the Cathedral Rock trailhead and other popular spots such as Dry Creek Vista from Thursdays through Sundays.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
The Federal’s best-of-both-worlds experience is comparable to the conga line of A1A beachfront hotels where spa retreats and sit-down dining are an elevator ride away.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2025
Cultural impact: Arnaz’s introduction of the conga line to the U.S. from Miami Beach in 1937 left a lasting cultural mark, celebrated decades later with a permanent marker in Miami Beach honoring his contributions.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 21 June 2025
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“Conga line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conga%20line. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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