line - a formation of people or things one behind another; "the line stretched clear around the corner"; "you must wait in a long line at the checkout counter"

bread line, breadline - a queue of people waiting for free food

checkout line - a queue of people waiting to pay for purchases

chow line - a queue of people waiting for food to be served (especially at a military camp)

gas line - a queue of vehicles waiting to purchase gasoline

reception line - a line of people (hosts and guests of honor) who welcome the guests at a reception party

ticket line - a queue of people waiting to buy tickets

unemployment line - a queue of people waiting for employment