touchline

American  

[tuhch-lahyn] / ˈtʌtʃˌlaɪn /

noun

Rugby, Soccer.

1. any of the outer lines bordering the playing field.

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touchline British  

/ ˈtʌtʃˌlaɪn /

noun

1. either of the lines marking the side of the playing area in certain games, such as rugby

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Etymology

Origin of touchline

First recorded in 1545–55; touch + line ¹

Example Sentences

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touchline

The former Liverpool midfielder, who was a vocal presence on the touchline, used the 4-2-3-1 system favoured by Enzo Maresca, who was Chelsea head coach this time last year.

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026

For much of the game, the players were also running in and out of shadows along the western touchline and both goalkeepers had to shade their eyes against glare from the cloudless late-afternoon skies.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026

The two men, such pivotal figures in City's recent domination of English football, embraced on the touchline.

From BBC ● May 24, 2026

That gave City a level of security in the centre of the pitch, improved their build-up, suited the left-back, and allowed the left-winger to hug the touchline.

From BBC ● May 22, 2026

It came near the end of the game, as Muamer was chasing down a ball near the touchline, alongside a puddle that ran the length of the field just beyond the boundary.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John