How to Use touchline in a Sentence
touchline
noun-
All Hjulmand could do on the touchline was to scratch his head.
—Samindra Kunti, Forbes, 17 June 2021
-
Richarlison sprinting down the touchline, twirling his shirt over his head.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 22 May 2025
-
There was a deft flick behind his leg on the touchline to Banega.
—Thomas Allnutt, chicagotribune.com, 26 June 2018
-
Then touchline theatrics struck.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
-
Wenger didn’t even join in, remaining on the touchline with his arms folded.
—Rob Harris, The Seattle Times, 21 May 2017
-
It’s been the same look for Michael Carrick on the touchline each match so far.
—Ian Irving, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
-
In the touchline sometimes, but nothing (here).
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
-
But the sight of reddish faces, bottling it up on the touchline for one week, is a sign of weekends to come.
—Laura Williamson, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
-
That applies not only to players, but also to staff on the touchline.
—Fox News, 8 Aug. 2019
-
Son’s red card came after he was tackled by Rudiger near the touchline.
—Washington Post, 22 Dec. 2019
-
This won’t be his first time on the Wembley touchline as Leeds boss, of course.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
-
As an eye, John stood beside the touchline, watching for danger.
—Sean Williams, Harper's magazine, 19 Aug. 2019
-
The grass should be cut in straight lines, across the width of the pitch, perpendicular to the touchline.
—Rory Smith, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2016
-
Has Howe ever felt so powerless on the touchline?
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
-
On the touchline, MacPhee flapped his arms in frustration.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 23 June 2026
-
Baleba was a cheerleader on the touchline.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
-
This was as animated as Maresca has been on the touchline all season.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
-
Simeone, one of the best managers in the world, is no stranger to controversy on the touchline.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
-
Being able to salvage a point from a two-goal deficit isn't just the work of the players and head coach prowling the touchline.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 7 Sep. 2017
-
Take the one who will be down the touchline from Rosenior in Naples tomorrow.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
-
On the touchline, Iraola is a mix of calm and occasional chaos.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 2 June 2026
-
Bradley was right on the touchline and play was stopped, much to the frustration of Martinelli.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 8 Jan. 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
-
On the touchline, Schantz turned towards the stands, arms triumphantly raised towards the sky.
—Theo MacKie, The Arizona Republic, 2 July 2022
-
The game ended with an on-pitch brawl that saw the referee go over the touchline to assess the skirmishes on a video screen.
—The Associated Press, New York Times, 22 June 2017
-
But Dunn also has roamed inside, and Horan has drifted to the far-side touchline.
—Andrew Keh, New York Times, 11 June 2019
-
So Guerra, in search of his first win as Rising manager, paced the touchline.
—Theo MacKie, The Arizona Republic, 1 Sep. 2022
-
On the touchline, manager Pep Guardiola had his head in his hands.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
-
Watching from the touchline was Michael Carrick, now the United head coach.
—Chris McKenna, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
-
His speed of pass, and Rashford’s finish, caught the eye, but that action on the touchline was just as important.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 26 June 2026
Some of these examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'touchline.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Last Updated:
