noun
bloodline
BLUHD-lyn
Bloodline (noun) means a line of descent connecting a person, animal, or family to their ancestors. Example: “The horse comes from a champion racing bloodline.”
noun
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A line of descent connecting a person, animal, or family to their ancestors.
"The horse comes from a champion racing bloodline."
"She can trace her bloodline back to Scottish nobility."
How to use bloodline
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFamily ancestry or lineage, especially for animals or noble families.
Common pairings
a royal bloodline
trace a bloodline
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Word forms
- Plural
- bloodlines
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Etymology
From "blood" plus "line," referring to a line of hereditary descent.
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What does “bloodline” mean?
The word “bloodline” means a line of descent connecting a person, animal, or family to their ancestors. In plain terms, family ancestry or lineage, especially for animals or noble families.
How do you pronounce “bloodline”?
“Bloodline” is pronounced BLUHD-lyn (/ˈblʌdˌlaɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “bloodline” in a sentence?
Here is “bloodline” used in a sentence: “The horse comes from a champion racing bloodline.”
What part of speech is “bloodline”?
“Bloodline” is a noun.
