credit line

[ kred-it lahyn ]

noun

1. a line of text acknowledging the source or origin of published or exhibited material.
2. Also called credit limit, the maximum amount of credit that a customer of a store, bank, etc., is authorized to use.

credit line

noun

1. an acknowledgment of origin or authorship, as in a newspaper or film
2. Also calledline of credit the maximum credit that a customer is allowed

Word History and Origins

Origin of credit line¹

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

“I have a reserve credit line, with a zero balance,” Trujillo said.

From Los Angeles Times

Cohen, who also acted as Trump’s fixer, made the $130,000 payment to Daniels, drawing money from a credit line and channeling it through a shell company.

From Seattle Times

Secured cards offer a credit line equal to a deposit made to the issuing bank.

From Los Angeles Times

Trusted customers might receive credit lines of $25,000 or more.

From Los Angeles Times

And she’s behind lenders like Bank of America and Wells Fargo that are collecting millions of dollars in interest from a credit line carrying the company through bankruptcy.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• line of credit