fall in

verb

fell in; fallen in; falling in; falls in

intransitive verb

1

: to sink inward

the roof fell in

2

: to take one's proper place in a military formation

see also:

fall in with

Examples of fall in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

What a simultaneously callous and graceful way to send off an audience that has spent the last hour falling in love. — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026

Birkenstock’s sneaker mule is back for fall in three new colors. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

Ben Fenton first fell in love with brewing beer during his time at culinary school in Ireland. — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

It was filmed at the club’s homeground, Stamford Bridge, and at grounds, schools and parks across Nungua, showing where the artist grew up and fell in love with football. — Sophie Williams, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1719, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for fall in

• cauline
• fallen
• paulin
• pollen
• befallen
• crestfallen
• tarpaulin