finish line

noun

: a line marking the end of a racecourse

Examples of finish line in a Sentence

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For many travelers, the ideal vacation now includes a finish line, a mountain trail, or a stadium seat alongside the usual sightseeing. Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026 Great defense down the stretch, and enough made free throws, pushed the Wildcats to the finish line. Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026 The fateful mix-up happened about a mile from the finish line in downtown Atlanta. Bill Chappell, NPR, 5 Mar. 2026 Across the finish line In the agriculture commissioner race, Abbott’s influence was fairly obvious, observers said. Karen Brooks Harper austin Bureau, Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 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 9 Mar. 2026.

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finish line

noun
: a line marking the end of a racecourse
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