zip line

noun

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

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There’s tons more, including laser tag, an aqua-theater, zip line, escape room, FlowRider surf simulators, multiple pools, a sports court, mini golf, and rock-climbing walls. Kerry Spencer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024 There's a light-up see-saw, a miniature zip line, a giant skunk sculpture that sprays fog from its anal glands and, of course, a large mastodon sculpture that pays homage to The Acres' history. Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 29 Nov. 2024 The more brave-hearted can even beat the skiers down the slope by taking a zip line which runs above it. Caroline Reid, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025 The prize also includes winter sports rentals, free food and beverage experiences, helicopter and zip line tours, spa treatments, and ski or snowboard clinic session. Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 18 Jan. 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 Mar. 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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