finish line

noun

: a line marking the end of a racecourse

Examples of finish line in a Sentence

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There is no ticking clock or looming finish line that poses an immediate threat to Storror, but the future is on everyone’s mind. Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 9 Mar. 2025 Christopher Bell secured two back-to-back race wins in the first three NASCAR Cup Series races so far, and for the same reason, he is expected to cross the finish line first on Sunday at the Phoenix Raceway for the Shriners Children's 500. William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025 First over the finish line was Ryan Thompson of Corona. Terri Daxon, Orange County Register, 6 Mar. 2025 Right as Oscar season finally crosses the finish line, South by Southwest comes around to start the next phase of the Hollywood calendar. Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 6 Mar. 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 21 Mar. 2025.

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finish line

noun
: a line marking the end of a racecourse
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