fall line

noun

1
: a line joining the waterfalls on numerous rivers that marks the point where each river descends from the upland to the lowland and the limit of the navigability of each river
2
: the natural downhill course (as for skiing) between two points on a slope

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Dunkin’ encourages customers to use the deal to try a drink from its fall line. — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026 Each seasonal Magnolia collection includes a wealth of quality kitchen towels, and this year’s fall line is no exception. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026 The pop-up will also carry items from the pre-fall line, alongside a selection of leather goods and accessories. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 17 June 2026 Much of the skiing sits well above treeline, creating long, uninterrupted fall lines and a distinctly high-alpine feel. — Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fall line

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of fall line was in 1882

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“Fall line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fall%20line. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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