finish line

noun

: a line marking the end of a racecourse

Examples of finish line in a Sentence

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Tax season often feels like a sprint to the finish line—gathering receipts, maximizing deductions and hoping for the best outcome before April 15. Meredith Moore, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025 In horse racing, the margin, or how far behind the runner-up was when the winner crossed the finish line, is measured in horse lengths. Annie Jennemann, Baltimore Sun, 6 May 2025 Tomorrow, and tomorrow: the Met Gala finish line is in sight. Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 4 May 2025 Sovereignty, right, ridden by Junior Alvarado, crosses the finish line to win the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday. Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 4 May 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 14 May. 2025.

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finish line

noun
: a line marking the end of a racecourse
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