touchline
noun
touch·line
ˈtəch-ˌlīn 
: either of the lines that bound the long sides of the field of play in rugby and soccer
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This won’t be his first time on the Wembley touchline as Leeds boss, of course.
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Beren Cross, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
There are also touchlines on either side of the field and a center spot for restarting the game after points have been scored.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
After years of looking for consistency from the touchline, Straus was brought in to steer the ship to success.
—Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
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Beren Cross, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
There are also touchlines on either side of the field and a center spot for restarting the game after points have been scored.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
After years of looking for consistency from the touchline, Straus was brought in to steer the ship to success.
—Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for touchline
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“Touchline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/touchline. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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touchline
noun
touch·line
ˈtəch-ˌlīn
: either of the lines that mark the sides of the field of play in rugby and soccer
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