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beeline

American  
[bee-lahyn] / ˈbiˌlaɪn /

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 British  
/ ˈbiːˌlaɪn /

noun

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

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beeline Idioms  

  1. see make a beeline for.

Etymology

Origin of beeline

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

Example Sentences

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One dives straight into a popular matcha-strawberry creation in row three, another tells her friend she's making a beeline for the tres leche.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

But she made a beeline back to the coast, settling in the craggy bluffs outside desirable Topanga.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

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

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2025

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 • Aug. 23, 2025

I tore away and made a beeline for the room while Eric and Will laughed.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan

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