finish line

noun

: a line marking the end of a racecourse

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Rookies Kobe Sanders, a forward, and center Yanic Konan Niederhauser also have proven to be helpful role players this season, providing energy and fresh legs when needed that have helped the Clippers surge to the finish line. Janis Carr, Oc Register, 19 Feb. 2026 Watch the pet cross the finish line in Milan Cortina. Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Feb. 2026 Will’s Famous Chili will greet runners at the finish line, per tradition. Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026 Ning could be seen jumping up excitedly from the sidelines once Stolz crossed the finish line. Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026 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 24 Feb. 2026.

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finish line

noun
: a line marking the end of a racecourse
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