line item

noun

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

Examples of line item in a Sentence

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But those are just impressive line items for a résumé. Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026 The two-term governor seeking reelection could have signed the bill, vetoed the bill, vetoed specific line items in the bill, or let the cuts become law without his signature. Idaho Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026 The bill also would have set the budget for vouchers in a line item separated from public school funding. Jeffrey S. Solochek, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026 That line item, referred to as race promotion revenue in F1’s public filings, refers to payments made by circuits, cities or governments for the rights to host races. Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 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 21 Mar. 2026.

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