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Synonyms

line of credit

American  

noun

  1. credit line.

line of credit British  

noun

  1. another name for credit line

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of line of credit

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

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He borrowed $320,000 in high-interest loans from PayPal and Shopify after his bank recalled the line of credit for his business in the wake of the tariffs last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Vertical Aerospace announced new funding, including $50 million in common stock, up to $50 million in debt, and a $500 million equity line of credit.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

India and Bangladesh conduct annual military exercises, co-ordinated naval patrols, annual defence dialogues and operate a $500m Indian line of credit for defence purchases.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

This applies not just to mortgages but to opening a new credit card or applying for a home-equity line of credit.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 10, 2025

She owes the grocery store up the block so much money, it cuts off her line of credit.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario

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