noun
Uncommon
sideline
SYD-lyn
Sideline (noun) means the line marking the side boundary of a sports field, or the area just outside it. Example: “The coach shouted instructions from the sideline.”
noun
1
The line marking the side boundary of a sports field, or the area just outside it.
"The coach shouted instructions from the sideline."
2
An additional activity or source of income separate from someone's main job.
"She runs a jewellery business as a sideline."
verb
1
To exclude someone from participation or from the main focus of attention.
"An ankle injury sidelined him for the rest of the season."
How to use sideline
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe edge of a playing field, a secondary activity, or to be kept out of the main action.
Common pairings
on the sidelines
sidelined by injury
a profitable sideline
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Word forms
- Plural
- sidelines
- Third person singular
- sidelines
- Past tense
- sidelined
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Etymology
A compound of "side" and "line".
Synonyms
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Rhymes for sideline
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What does “sideline” mean?
The word “sideline” means the line marking the side boundary of a sports field, or the area just outside it. In plain terms, the edge of a playing field, a secondary activity, or to be kept out of the main action.
How do you pronounce “sideline”?
“Sideline” is pronounced SYD-lyn (/ˈsaɪdlaɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “sideline” in a sentence?
Here is “sideline” used in a sentence: “The coach shouted instructions from the sideline.”
What is another word for “sideline”?
Words with a similar meaning to “sideline” include marginalize.
What part of speech is “sideline”?
Depending on how it is used, “sideline” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “sideline” a common word?
“Sideline” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “sideline” have?
“Sideline” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the line marking the side boundary of a sports field, or the area just outside it.
