: 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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Its central argument is that nothing in Indian law or the OCI regulations bars a cardholder from attending a protest. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026 Prices start around 300 euros for cardholders and go up to 790 euros for a 12-slot zippered wallet. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 Shares have fallen roughly 17% in 2026 due to concerns over the company's rising operating costs, in addition to fears that macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties could curb its cardholders' spending. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026 The sets also each come with a presentation box with a slew of accessories in their respective colorways, including a loupe, a travel pouch, and a cardholder. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 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 22 Oct. 2026.

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