sideline
1 of 2noun
side·line ˈsīd-ˌlīn 
1
: a line at right angles to a goal line or end line and marking a side of a court or field of play for athletic games
2
a
: a line of goods sold in addition to one's principal line
b
: a business or activity pursued in addition to one's regular occupation
3
a
: the space immediately outside the lines along either side of an athletic field or court
b
: a sphere of little or no participation or activity —usually used in plural
sideline
2 of 2verb
sidelined; sidelining; sidelines
transitive verb
: to put out of action : put on the sidelines
Example Sentences
Noun She makes and sells jewelry as a sideline.
Recent Examples on the Web
Anthony Maluso, Baltimore Sun, 17 Sep. 2022 In the fourth round Monday, the next-to-last break came for a 4-3 edge in the fourth set when Nadal put a backhand into the net, and Tiafoe skipped backward toward the sideline for the ensuing changeover, his fist raised. Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 In the fourth round Monday, the next-to-last break came for a 4-3 edge in the fourth set, when Nadal put a backhand into the net, and Tiafoe skipped backward toward the sideline for the ensuing changeover, his fist raised. Howard Fendrich, ajc, 5 Sep. 2022 Barnhart was rolled up on by tailback Donovan Edwards in the second quarter and lasted one additional snap before limping toward the sideline. Michael Cohen, Detroit Free Press, 4 Sep. 2022 The play called for Doubs to fade his route toward the sideline, away from coverage. Ryan Wood, USA TODAY, 21 Aug. 2022 On one play, Bengals cornerback Eli Apple was playing perfect coverage to force Chase toward the sideline. Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer, 10 Aug. 2022 On the first, Ashton Dulin broke off his route toward the sideline and Ryan threw a fade, allowing Indianapolis free safety Julian Blackmon to range back and make a diving interception. The Indianapolis Star, 8 Aug. 2022 Small sample size, sure, but his only pass, a 24-yard touchdown lob to Jauan Jennings last Sunday, was thrown while Samuel was on the run toward the right sideline. Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Jan. 2022 Chris Morris, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2022 Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates climbed over 6% this week for the first time since the housing crash of 2008, threatening to sideline even more homebuyers from a rapidly cooling housing market. Matt Ott, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2022 The oba accused the governor’s camp of plotting to sideline him. David Frum, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2022 By focusing on individuals, the structure of My Life allows the band to bury or sideline certain parts of their story. Will Hermes, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2022 Despite the complicated internal situation, one that can sideline even the biggest of K-pop acts, the group has returned for a full-length album of new music led by a single that captures what always made the girl group so loved. Jeff Benjamin, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2022 While the agreement appeared to have broad support on the council, Cuellar on Tuesday used a procedural move to sideline an up-or-down vote on the deal. Howard Koplowitz | Hkoplowitz@al.com, al, 7 July 2022 Cheney said in the days following the riot, members of Trump's cabinet discussed invoking the 25th amendment to the Constitution, which spells out a process for the cabinet to sideline the incumbent president. Nicholas Reimann, Forbes, 10 June 2022 In the show, Brenda has to sideline her dreams for a journalism career to start a family. The Salt Lake Tribune, 5 June 2022 See More
Noun
Will took the reverse from Luke and raced toward the left sideline. Anthony Maluso, Baltimore Sun, 17 Sep. 2022 In the fourth round Monday, the next-to-last break came for a 4-3 edge in the fourth set when Nadal put a backhand into the net, and Tiafoe skipped backward toward the sideline for the ensuing changeover, his fist raised. Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 In the fourth round Monday, the next-to-last break came for a 4-3 edge in the fourth set, when Nadal put a backhand into the net, and Tiafoe skipped backward toward the sideline for the ensuing changeover, his fist raised. Howard Fendrich, ajc, 5 Sep. 2022 Barnhart was rolled up on by tailback Donovan Edwards in the second quarter and lasted one additional snap before limping toward the sideline. Michael Cohen, Detroit Free Press, 4 Sep. 2022 The play called for Doubs to fade his route toward the sideline, away from coverage. Ryan Wood, USA TODAY, 21 Aug. 2022 On one play, Bengals cornerback Eli Apple was playing perfect coverage to force Chase toward the sideline. Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer, 10 Aug. 2022 On the first, Ashton Dulin broke off his route toward the sideline and Ryan threw a fade, allowing Indianapolis free safety Julian Blackmon to range back and make a diving interception. The Indianapolis Star, 8 Aug. 2022 Small sample size, sure, but his only pass, a 24-yard touchdown lob to Jauan Jennings last Sunday, was thrown while Samuel was on the run toward the right sideline. Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Jan. 2022 Verb
And after giving up a tremendous number of draft picks and players to add Russell Wilson to its roster, the Denver Broncos opted to sideline him and go for a 64-yard field goal. Chris Morris, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2022 Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates climbed over 6% this week for the first time since the housing crash of 2008, threatening to sideline even more homebuyers from a rapidly cooling housing market. Matt Ott, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2022 The oba accused the governor’s camp of plotting to sideline him. David Frum, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2022 By focusing on individuals, the structure of My Life allows the band to bury or sideline certain parts of their story. Will Hermes, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2022 Despite the complicated internal situation, one that can sideline even the biggest of K-pop acts, the group has returned for a full-length album of new music led by a single that captures what always made the girl group so loved. Jeff Benjamin, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2022 While the agreement appeared to have broad support on the council, Cuellar on Tuesday used a procedural move to sideline an up-or-down vote on the deal. Howard Koplowitz | Hkoplowitz@al.com, al, 7 July 2022 Cheney said in the days following the riot, members of Trump's cabinet discussed invoking the 25th amendment to the Constitution, which spells out a process for the cabinet to sideline the incumbent president. Nicholas Reimann, Forbes, 10 June 2022 In the show, Brenda has to sideline her dreams for a journalism career to start a family. The Salt Lake Tribune, 5 June 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
Noun
circa 1862, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1913, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
sideline
noun
side·line ˈsīd-ˌlīn
1
: a line marking the side of a playing field or court
2
: a business or a job done in addition to a person's regular occupation