: one who possesses a card and especially a credit card

Examples of cardholder in a Sentence

Cardholders are required to make a minimum payment each month.
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So even with the Fed on pause, there’s been little relief for cardholders. Sharon Wu, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026 The man later accused her of stealing an $8,600 Rolex watch, $700 Louis Vuitton Aviator glasses and an $1,800 Louis Vuitton cardholder wallet, according to an arrest warrant declaration filed by Indio police. City News Service, Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026 New cardholders can earn a one-time $250 cash bonus after spending $500 on purchases within the first three months. Ryley Amond, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026 Sacramento County is warning EBT cardholders to be wary of ongoing scams on social media targeting recipients of CalFresh and CalWORKs benefits. Vince Basada july 29, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cardholder

Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cardholder was in 1600

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“Cardholder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cardholder. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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