credit line

noun

Synonyms of credit linenext
1
: line of credit
2
: a line, note, or name that acknowledges the source of an item (such as a news dispatch or television program)

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After getting caught committing wire fraud to get a $50,000 credit line for one of her businesses, Escoe got sentenced to six months in federal prison and a year of supervised release. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 July 2026 Effectively a personal loan borrowed from your card's credit line, My Chase Loan doesn't require a credit check. — Sarah Hostetler, CNBC, 23 July 2026 Both companies were initially racing to make their Wall Street debuts as soon as this year to secure fresh capital and support their heavy spending — but private fundraisings and credit lines give them more leeway. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 July 2026 Vodafone Ukraine, the country's second-largest mobile operator, secured a $35 million credit line to modernize its network. — Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for credit line

Word History

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of credit line was in 1888

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“Credit line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/credit%20line. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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