Literal Meaning

A long, narrow mark or band

Actual Meaning

American term for a queue of people waiting

Context

Regional term for a line of people waiting

Examples

• "The line is very long"
• "Wait in the line"
• "Don't forget to take your place in line when the event starts."
• "There was a long line at the coffee shop this morning."
• "I stood in line for hours to get tickets for the concert."

Tips

• If someone says 'line' without further context, they are often talking about a physical queue and not anything abstract.
• In some areas, saying 'line' may only refer to people waiting for something specific, like food or tickets.
• Waiting in line can also be a social experience; it's common for people to strike up conversations while waiting.