sideline meaning

UK US /ˈsaɪdlaɪn/ 2 syllables

sideline (noun): a line that marks the side boundary of a playing field.

sideline has 4 meanings in this dictionary, as noun and verb.

sideline as a noun

  1. a line that marks the side boundary of a playing field

    Synonyms: out of bounds

    Type of: line

    Kinds: touchline

  2. an auxiliary line of merchandise

    Type of: line

  3. an auxiliary activity

    Synonyms: avocation, by-line, hobby, pursuit, spare-time activity

    Type of: pastime

    Kinds: speleology

sideline as a verb

  1. remove from the center of activity or attention; place into an inferior position
    • The outspoken cabinet member was sidelined by the President

    Type of: demote

How to pronounce sideline

sideline is pronounced /ˈsaɪdlaɪn/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with sideline

Scrabble score: 9 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SI · words ending in NE · 8-letter words

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