fall line
noun
1
: a line joining the waterfalls on numerous rivers that marks the point where each river descends from the upland to the lowland and the limit of the navigability of each river
2
: the natural downhill course (as for skiing) between two points on a slope
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Much of the skiing sits well above treeline, creating long, uninterrupted fall lines and a distinctly high-alpine feel.
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Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026
Last month, clothing retailer American Eagle rolled out a major ad campaign for their fall line of jeans, with Sweeney featuring in a series of commercials that see her accentuating her curves (as almost any fashion model would).
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 8 Aug. 2025
The 10-piece fall line plays up plenty of daytime looks but there are also versatile styles that can be dressed up for evening outings.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024
Our new fall line of serveware is now available at Walmart and pieces start as low as $10.
—Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2023
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Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026
Last month, clothing retailer American Eagle rolled out a major ad campaign for their fall line of jeans, with Sweeney featuring in a series of commercials that see her accentuating her curves (as almost any fashion model would).
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 8 Aug. 2025
The 10-piece fall line plays up plenty of daytime looks but there are also versatile styles that can be dressed up for evening outings.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024
Our new fall line of serveware is now available at Walmart and pieces start as low as $10.
—Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2023
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“Fall line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fall%20line. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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