Beeline: meaning, definitions and examples

๐Ÿ
Add to dictionary

beeline

 

[ หˆbiหŒlaษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

transportation service

A beeline refers to the most direct and efficient route taken to reach a destination, often used in the context of traveling. The expression originates from how bees fly directly towards their hive without unnecessary detours.

Synonyms

direct route, quickest way, straight path

Examples of usage

  • He made a beeline for the exit as soon as the meeting was over.
  • During rush hour, I always try to make a beeline for the subway.
  • When the store opened, shoppers made a beeline for the clearance items.

Translations

Translations of the word "beeline" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น abelha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคงเฅเคฎเค•เฅเค–เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Honigbiene

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lebah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะดะถะพะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pszczoล‚a

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒŸใƒ„ใƒใƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท abeille

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ abeja

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท arฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุญู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vฤela

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vฤela

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่œœ่œ‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤebela

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bรฝfluga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒฃแƒขแƒ™แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ arฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ abeja

Etymology

The term 'beeline' emerged in the early 19th century and is believed to have been inspired by the behavior of bees, which are known for flying directly to their hives without deviating from their path. The first recorded use of the word in its figurative sense appeared in the early 1800s in English literature. This period was characterized by a fascination with nature and animal behavior, which influenced various idiomatic expressions. The beeline illustrates the idea of efficiency and purposefulness, drawing a parallel between humans and bees in their pursuit of goals. Over time, the term has been incorporated into everyday language to emphasize quickness and directness in both physical movement and decision-making.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,460 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.