1
: a line at right angles to a goal line or end line and marking a side of a court or field of play for athletic games
2
a
: a line of goods sold in addition to one's principal line
b
: a business or activity pursued in addition to one's regular occupation
3
a
: the space immediately outside the lines along either side of an athletic field or court
b
: a sphere of little or no participation or activity
—usually used in plural
Examples of sideline in a Sentence
Noun
She makes and sells jewelry as a sideline.
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Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
Chicago Tribune Lonzo Ball remained on the sidelines with a sprained right wrist, which has kept him out since the start of March.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2025
Even Watkins' competitors in the March Madness tournament were disappointed by her being sidelined.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Staying on the sidelines won’t shield car owners from rising prices.
—Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
Chicago Tribune Lonzo Ball remained on the sidelines with a sprained right wrist, which has kept him out since the start of March.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Verb
With Karl-Anthony Towns sidelined due to left knee soreness, Robinson returned to the starting lineup Tuesday and delivered his most impactful performance since ankle surgery derailed his season.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2025
Even Watkins' competitors in the March Madness tournament were disappointed by her being sidelined.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Sideline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sideline. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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