finish line

noun

: a line marking the end of a racecourse

Examples of finish line in a Sentence

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The man jumped a barricade near the finish line and ran toward the racers, reportedly shouting objections to Israel's participation and carrying unidentified items. Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2025 The state water agency's order gets those plans closes to the finish line. Clara Migoya, AZCentral.com, 19 July 2025 At the press of a button, the system injects nitrous oxide (or NOS) into the fuel mix, unleashing extra thrust to help rocket you to the finish line. New Atlas, 15 July 2025 The first one to the (finish line) trough gets the cookie. Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 15 July 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 29 Jul. 2025.

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finish line

noun
: a line marking the end of a racecourse
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