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

Effective lawmaking requires respect, professionalism, and a willingness to work across party lines. —Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026

Bartlett noted the scandal cuts across party lines. —Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 14 Feb. 2026

Three House Republicans crossed party lines late Tuesday to vote against a rule that would have prohibited members of Congress from calling votes to repeal the administration’s wide-ranging tariffs, in a major rebuke of the president. —Jared Gans, The Hill, 11 Feb. 2026

Lawmakers unite across party lines to tackle housing crisis with new legislation. —FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for party line

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