line of defense

noun phrase

: a way of defending oneself

the body's first line of defense against illness

Examples of line of defense in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The best way to protect yourself The EPA says wearing a respirator should not be the first line of defense against wildfire smoke. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 17 July 2026

Short-term traders can use the 50-day around $129 as the first line of defense, but the level that actually matters is $120. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 16 July 2026

Linen is my last line of defense when the weather gets scorchingly hot, so this relaxed-fitting shirtdress will be a hero staple in my wardrobe. — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 15 July 2026

Washing your hands is the first line of defense against contracting an illness on a cruise ship. — Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2026

Rhymes for line of defense

• antisense
• commonsense
• effulgence
• frankincense
• ninepence
• nondefense
• recommence
• recompence
• recompense
• cense
• dense
• fence