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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For a chance to be selected for the presale, fans need to first confirm their status as a Visa cardholder. Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026 Travel credit cards often get the spotlight for helping cardholders earn points and miles toward future trips. Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 10 June 2026 Ticket drop 2 is coming up August 10-20, but today organizers announced a special presale for Visa cardholders July 29-31. Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 10 June 2026 As before, cardholders get 5x on all Chase Travel bookings, 3x on dining and streaming, and 2x on other travel purchases. Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 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 14 Jun. 2026.

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