inline

American  

[in-lahyn] / ˈɪnˌlaɪn /

noun

Printing.

1. an ornamented type with a line of white or of a contrasting color running just inside the edge and following the contour of each letter.

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Etymology

Origin of inline

First recorded in 1920–25; in + line ¹

Example Sentences

For the full-fiscal year, the retailer expects 4% to 5% revenue growth, inline with Wall Street’s predictions.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

“We maintain our view that it will take Pantoro numerous quarters of production inline with guidance before it regains the market’s trust,” Euroz Hartleys says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Mark, on a skateboard, and Jacob, also wearing inline skates, followed a little over an arm’s length behind.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

While that might be inline with global average market returns after inflation, guaranteeing returns suggests something is not right.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 28, 2025

Inconsistent spelling and inline hyphenation occurs across poems and songs and is retained.

From Songs of the Cattle Trail and Cow Camp by Lomax, John Avery