zip line

noun

: a cable suspended above an incline to which a pulley and harness are attached for a rider
zip-line intransitive verb

Examples of zip line in a Sentence

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Go zip lining at The Gorge, called the steepest and fastest zip line in the United States. Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2025 Outdoor adventure businesses, including whitewater rafting outfitters, climbing guide services, zip line operations and backcountry tour companies, often expand from skeleton crews to full operations. Marco Buscaglia, Boston Herald, 5 May 2025 Still, David is appalled to see both of his teammates swoosh down the zip line immediately. Laura Bradley, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025 Older kids will appreciate the photogenic murals crafted inside and outside of this home, and as an extra perk, the cabin is located near Sevierville, which is packed with family adventures, from zip line courses to gem mines. Graham Averill, Outside Online, 21 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for zip line

Word History

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of zip line was in 1970

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“Zip line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zip%20line. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

zip line

noun
: a cable hung above a slope to which a pulley and harness are attached for a rider
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