beeline

[bee-lahyn]

noun

1. a direct route traveled quickly (usually in the phrasemake a beeline for ).

   The minute he came home he made a beeline for the refrigerator.

beeline

/ ˈbiːˌlaɪn /

noun

1. the most direct route between two places (esp in the phrase make a beeline for )

Word History and Origins

Origin of beeline¹

An Americanism dating back to 1820–30; bee ¹ + line ¹

Idioms and Phrases

see make a beeline for.

Example Sentences

But darker days mean we typically make a beeline for warm, cosy, indoor spaces.

From BBC

The jet stream has dropped southwards sending wind and rain-bearing weather systems on a beeline for our shores.

From BBC

Montes jogged to Eagle Rock’s sideline as the team prepared for the bus ride home, making a beeline for Eagles coach Andy Moran to shake his hand.

From Los Angeles Times

The drone team turned its attention to the third person, who was stumbling through the brush and making a beeline for the Mexican border.

From Los Angeles Times

At least six agents, most wearing Border Patrol vests, made beelines to the brown-skinned men toweling down cars.

From Los Angeles Times