line of credit
noun phrase
: the maximum credit allowed a buyer or borrower
also
: an agreement providing credit up to a certain amount
Examples of line of credit in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Many founders turn to a line of credit to cover short-term expenses, purchase inventory, or manage receivable delays.
—
William Jones, AZCentral.com, 28 Jan. 2026
For senior homeowners, a better option might be one tied to the property — like a home equity line of credit (HELOC) or reverse mortgage.
—Aly J Yale, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
The organization continued to operate on a line of credit with the hope that alternative grants would eventually provide reimbursement.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 21 Jan. 2026
If seeking a line of credit, this may also be a great energy to find one.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for line of credit
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
William Jones, AZCentral.com, 28 Jan. 2026
For senior homeowners, a better option might be one tied to the property — like a home equity line of credit (HELOC) or reverse mortgage.
—Aly J Yale, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
The organization continued to operate on a line of credit with the hope that alternative grants would eventually provide reimbursement.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 21 Jan. 2026
If seeking a line of credit, this may also be a great energy to find one.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for line of credit
Cite this Entry
“Line of credit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/line%20of%20credit. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
