bottom line
noun
the last line of a financial statement, used for showing net profit or loss.
bottom lines
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pluralof bottom line.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The Vision Theatre’s reopening is expected to bring thousands of new patrons to Leimert Park, giving surrounding small businesses an opportunity to boost their bottom lines.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
“Insurers seem increasingly focused on controlling costs and improving their bottom lines, rather than simply adding as many members as possible. That could mean they’re willing to walk away from markets they don’t consider profitable.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
Citi analyst Tan Yong Hong expects the three banks’ profits to grow around 10% each in 2027 after three years of largely stable bottom lines, buoyed by better loan-growth prospects.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Refunds’ impact on retailers’ bottom lines is uncertain, as amounts will be shared with suppliers and few companies have provided guidance.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
The reprinted three cents has the outer top and bottom lines of the original imperforate stamp.
From History of the Postage Stamps of the United States of America by John Kerr Tiffany
