credit card

noun

: a card authorizing purchases on credit

Examples of credit card in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Debt consolidation combines several debts, such as personal loans or credit card bills, into one monthly payment — often with a new personal loan or balance transfer credit card. — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2026

But the real stress begins after all that, once your credit card has been swiped and the prescription lenses are popped in. — Tyler Watamanuk, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2026

Due to the country’s history of chronic inflation, the majority of transactions are conducted through credit cards which offer payment in installments, which also supports consumer spending. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026

Kmatta/Getty Images With the holiday season quickly approaching and spending for millions of Americans expected to spike, a new concern is growing in importance – what to do about rising credit card debt. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 9 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for credit card

• bodyguard
• boulevard
• disregard
• asgard
• backyard
• barnyard
• blackguard
• bombard
• brickyard
• canard
• churchyard
• coastguard

Kids Definition

credit card

noun

: a card with which one can buy things on credit