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

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

For a business of that size, that’s often much more than a line item. — Abhik Biswas, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Like many Black women, hair care has been a monthly line item. — Rachel Cook Northway, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above