picket line

noun

1
: a position held by a line of military pickets
2
: a line of people picketing a business, organization, or institution

Examples of picket line in a Sentence

She joined her coworkers on the picket line.
Recent Examples on the Web
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Until ratification workers will stay on the picket line. Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 15 Sep. 2025 In June 2025, picket lines formed outside of four Minnesota health clinics for the first time in the state’s history. Patrick Aguilar, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025 If the production refuses to recognize IATSE, the union can instruct members to walk off set and establish picket lines. Gene Maddaus, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025 Biden was arguably the most pro-union president ever, becoming the first to join a picket line during the auto strike in 2023. Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for picket line

Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of picket line was in 1847

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Cite this Entry

“Picket line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/picket%20line. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

picket line

noun
1
: a position held by a line of military pickets
2
: a line of individuals (as striking workers or protestors) who are demonstrating against a business, organization, or institution

Legal Definition

picket line

noun
: a line of people picketing a business, institution, or organization
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