party line

noun

1

: the policy or practice of a political party

2

: a single telephone circuit connecting two or more subscribers with the exchange

called also party wire

3

: the principles or policies of an individual or organization

also : the explanation or interpretation usually put forth

… the party line that her mother was a saint …

—Leslie Bennetts

party-liner

ˌpär-tē-ˈlī-nər 

noun

Examples of party line in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Californians across regions and party lines strongly oppose new AI data centers in their communities, the poll found. — Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

Throughout Paramount’s quest for Warner, questions of political influence have also piled up — with criticism falling largely along party lines in Washington. — Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 14 July 2026

The tally was 50-46, failing largely along party lines to reach the threshold needed. — ABC News, 14 July 2026

If any of the remaining 11 Republicans crosses party lines then Blanche’s nomination would fail to advance out of committee. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 13 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for party line

• alkaline
• andesine
• anodyne
• anticline
• arginine
• asinine
• benzidine
• borderline
• byzantine
• calamine
• caroline
• centerline