cardholder

noun

card·​hold·​er ˈkärd-ˌhōl-dər How to pronounce cardholder (audio)
: 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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Despite fierce opposition to certain kids books by conservative activists, Maricopa County, which serves 144,000 library cardholders, received only 12 formal letters asking for reevaluation of library books and DVDs since 2021. Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025 Each calendar year, Citi Strata Elite primary cardholders receive four Admirals Club Citi Strata Elite Passes, which grants you entry to Admirals Club lounges worldwide. Ryley Amond, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2025 The resort is part of American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts, offering cardholders complimentary WiFi, early check-in and late check-out (based on availability), room upgrades (based on availability), and $100 hotel credit. Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025 Most popular e-books on Libby The library's data analysts provided The Enquirer with a list of the most popular e-books among Cincinnati residents on Libby, a free app that gives library cardholders access to e-books, audiobooks, magazines and more. Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 21 Aug. 2025 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 10 Sep. 2025.

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