line item

noun

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

line-item

ˈlīn-ˈī-təm 

adjective

Examples of line item in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above