finish line

noun

: a line marking the end of a racecourse

Examples of finish line in a Sentence

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The idea was pleasant, but the more difficult part was actually getting to the finish line. Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024 There were still quite a few people lining the course, especially Main Street near the finish line and there was a big crowd cheering under a tarp in front of the Hungry Tiger bar in the first mile of the course on Charter Oak Street. Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 28 Nov. 2024 Runners begin their race at the start line on the Central Parkway side of the stadium and end at the finish line near the Ezzard Charles Drive-John Street intersection. Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 27 Nov. 2024 There will be a free hot cocoa bar and other activities at the finish line, according to the Wisconsin Bike Fed’s website. Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024 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 3 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

finish line

noun
: a line marking the end of a racecourse
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