at love

phrase

: holding one's opponent scoreless in tennis

Examples of at love in a Sentence

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Dodi’s father personally invited Diana to vacation with the family aboard their yacht in the Mediterranean, per People, turning her single summer into another chance at love. Emma Banks, InStyle, 1 July 2026 However, her time alone might not last long because, at the very end of the June 28 episode, it was revealed that Carl was officially returning to the villa for a second chance at love. Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 29 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of at love was in 1894

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“At love.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20love. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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