line item

noun

: an appropriation that is itemized on a separate line in a budget

Examples of line item in a Sentence

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There was a time when GE Capital was reported as a single line item, despite making up almost half of GE’s earnings. — Diane Brady, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026 That is to say there’s hundreds of line items in that product that Doug referred to, that our large main product that has that entry and exit option. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026 As more studios offer scent as a line item in a design proposal, expect pricing to formalize and expect bespoke room blends to appear alongside paint decks and fabric swatches. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026 Then there’s a brand new line item, which didn’t exist 10 years ago on the team’s annual financials. — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for line item

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of line item was in 1962

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“Line item.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/line%20item. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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