Everyday Life

Line

laɪn

noun

What does Line mean?

A queue of people waiting.

Example sentence

"There was a long line at the DMV."

American usage tip

Americans say 'wait in line', not 'queue'.

Related Everyday Life words

Chore
A routine household task.
Nap
A short sleep during the day.
Vacation
Time off from work for travel or rest.
Elevator
A machine that carries people between floors.
Buck
Slang for one dollar.
Commute
The regular trip between home and work.
First floor
The ground level of a building in the US.
Housewarming
A party to celebrate moving into a new home.

Keep learning

More Everyday Life vocabulary
Browse every word in this category.
Test yourself
Take a quiz on Everyday Life words.