credit card

noun

: a card authorizing purchases on credit

Examples of credit card in a Sentence

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Every credit card review is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of credit card products. Ryley Amond, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025 Prior to this month, multiple users have complained online about their credit card information being used to purchase game tickets on top ticket marketplaces. Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 24 Sep. 2025 The goal is to get more people using direct deposit, payments onto debit and credit cards, digital wallets, and other electronic payment options for receiving their federal income tax refunds and benefits. Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 24 Sep. 2025 What's next for credit card rates? Susan Tompor, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025 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 30 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

credit card

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

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