debit

1 of 2

verb

deb·​it ˈde-bət 

debited; debiting; debits

transitive verb

: to enter upon the debit side of an account : charge with a debit

debit

2 of 2

noun

1

a

: a record of an indebtedness

specifically : an entry on the left-hand side of an account constituting an addition to an expense or asset account or a deduction from a revenue, net worth, or liability account

b

: the sum of the items entered as debits

2

: a charge against a bank deposit account

3

: drawback, shortcoming

Synonyms of debit

Noun

• disadvantage
• handicap
• liability
• minus

Examples of debit in a Sentence

Verb

The bank mistakenly debited my account $200!

Your account will automatically be debited for the amount of your insurance bill every month.

Noun

I forgot to enter some of the debits in my bank account register.

The account's credits were added and the debits subtracted.

a $30 debit for groceries

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Investors with enough cash in their accounts will automatically be debited, while those who need additional funds must deposit them via check or wire transfer. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 8 June 2026

Long options or debit spreads are, at least in absolute terms, fairly priced. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 5 June 2026

Noun

The potential acquisition would allow lenders to get around the federal debit-card fee caps. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 7 July 2026

According to the company, the platform allows users to send money to more than 50 countries through options that include cash pickup, bank deposits, mobile wallet transfers, home delivery, and direct-to-debit transfers. — Felysha Walker, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Latin debitum debt

First Known Use

Verb

1668, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1746, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing debit

• debit card
• direct debit
• on the debit side

Kids Definition

debit

1 of 2 verb

deb·​it ˈdeb-ət 

: to enter as a debit : charge with or as a debt

debit

2 of 2 noun

: an entry in an account representing an amount paid out or owed