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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The third zip line on the course, which is about 2,650 feet long, can reach up to 60 mph. — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026 Convincing myself to flip upside down for a long zip line run was a fun thrill at 56 years old. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 May 2026 On the property, enjoy myriad dining options, craft workshops, rock climbing, and a zip line. — Chelsea Adams, USA Today, 20 June 2026 Singaporeans and international travelers also flock here to hang out on the beaches, zip line at Mega Adventure Park, shop at the massive luxury galleria, and more. — Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 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 7 Jul. 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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