line item

American  

noun

1. the distinct title of an entry or account as it appears on a separate line in a bookkeeping ledger or a fiscal budget.

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Other Word Forms

• line-item adjective

Example Sentences

But for 2025 returns, there’s now a line item for this where you can click a checkbox and input the date.

From MarketWatch

Factoring in property taxes and homeowners’ insurance, which have become increasingly costly line items on a homeowner’s balance sheet, how does the math work out?

From MarketWatch

While revenues rose seven percent to $45.8 billion, bank executives expressed disappointment at some line items, such as investment banking.

From Barron's

A number of key household line items saw large price increases over the month, like groceries and restaurant meals.

From The Wall Street Journal

Staff were bracing for another round of cuts, but many of the line items remaining in the file were for programs that provided food, clean water or essential medicines.

From Salon