finish line

noun

: a line marking the end of a racecourse

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At times, the start area that day felt dominated by the green T-shirts of the Ben Healy Fan Club — initially made as a present for Healy’s father, but which had snowballed at stage finish lines into a lawn of colour. Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025 It’s been 17 years since voters approved the project, and the only thing moving quickly is the budget—racing past $100 billion with no finish line in sight. John Shallman, Oc Register, 10 Aug. 2025 Tour the historic track, kiss the famous bricks at the start and finish line, and explore exhibits featuring winners' cars and memorabilia. Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2025 The finish line will be near the Clark Street Bridge. Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for finish line

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of finish line was in 1899

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“Finish line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finish%20line. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.

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finish line

noun
: a line marking the end of a racecourse
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