zip line

noun

: a cable suspended above an incline to which a pulley and harness are attached for a rider
zip-line
ˈzip-ˌlīn How to pronounce zip line (audio)
intransitive verb

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In Bidur town, along the Trishuli River, residents used a temporary zip line to cross between the riverbanks. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 Admire the changing season on a scenic train ride, hay ride, horseback ride, or paddle, or add thrills aboard a mountain coaster or via railbike or zip line. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 On fall weekends, explore Chestnut Mountain Resort’s alpine slide, zip line, and bike park. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026 The adjacent zip line provided some heart-quickening entertainment. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for zip line

Word History

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

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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 4 Sep. 2026.

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zip line

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