credit card

noun

: a card authorizing purchases on credit

Examples of credit card in a Sentence

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Alec Bohm has had full access to the accounts and his parents are paying his expenses on their personal credit cards, their lawyer, Robert Eckard, said in a statement. CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026 One to consider is the Rupp Arena parking lot, which offers credit card-only parking. Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Mar. 2026 Use points and cards strategically Travel credit cards, loyalty programs, and airline miles can unlock upgrades, free stays, and lounge access without extra cost. Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026 Using travel credit cards, loyalty programs, and airline miles can unlock upgrades, free stays, and lounge access that elevate your trip without extra cost. Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for credit card

Word History

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of credit card was in 1888

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“Credit card.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/credit%20card. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

credit card

noun
: a card with which one can buy things on credit

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