zip line

noun

: a cable suspended above an incline to which a pulley and harness are attached for a rider
zip-line intransitive verb

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Singaporeans and international travelers also flock here to hang out on the beaches, zip line at Mega Adventure Park, shop at the massive luxury galleria, and more. Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026 Check out Sky Adventures Arenal Park, which has several attractions to choose from, including zip line adventures, hanging bridges, and an aerial tram. Lauren P. Reyes, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026 The third zip line on the course, which is about 2,650 feet long, can reach up to 60 mph. Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026 The amusement park features seven acres of entertainment, such as the 100-year-old Giant Dipper roller coaster, carnival-style games, laser tag, a zip line, a rock climbing wall and an indoor public pool. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for zip line

Word History

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of zip line was in 1970

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“Zip line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zip%20line. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

zip line

noun
: a cable hung above a slope to which a pulley and harness are attached for a rider
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