fall in

verb

fell in; fallen in; falling in; falls in

intransitive verb

1

: to sink inward

the roof fell in

2

: to take one's proper place in a military formation

see also:

fall in with

Examples of fall in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Vionic sneakers are looking particularly chic for fall in an array of colors and patterns, and the brand is podiatrist-recommended and Oprah-approved. — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026

For Royal, the seven-year-old girl who first fell in love with the guitar could hardly have imagined where that passion would take her. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2026

However, since the start of the year, India is seeing a fall in sales of smartphones, acutely in the entry-level devices where prices have risen sharply. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026

The harvest moon typically occurs in September but can fall in October, depending on when the full moon occurs in relation to the autumnal equinox. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1719, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for fall in

• cauline
• fallen
• paulin
• pollen
• befallen
• crestfallen
• tarpaulin