finish line

noun

: a line marking the end of a racecourse

Examples of finish line in a Sentence

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With American alpine skiing star Lindsey Vonn in attendance to cheer her on, Diggins collapsed across the finish line after earning her fourth podium in the Tour de Ski. Zack Pierce, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025 Some other artists who've been discussed for induction but never quite gotten to the finish line, Sykes also told the outlet, are the B-52's, Phil Collins as a solo artist, the Pixies and Joe Cocker. Jack Irvin, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025 Trump's support helped drag Johnson across the finish line. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025 The President-elect’s endorsement of Johnson—touted repeatedly from the floor as lawmakers cast their votes—proved insufficient for the instant assembly but ultimately got him across the finish line. Philip Elliott, TIME, 3 Jan. 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 18 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

finish line

noun
: a line marking the end of a racecourse
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