credit card

noun

: a card authorizing purchases on credit

Examples of credit card in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

If the change involves a bank, credit card, phone provider or government account, contact that organization promptly. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026

People who actively take advantage of credit card perks and enjoy maximizing their rewards will likely get value from an American Express card. — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026

Eight months after his suit against PrimeFlight Aviation Services was settled, Abdulkarim was sued for allegedly defaulting on his credit card, with $2,927 in unpaid debt. — Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Banks routinely asked for a male co-signer when women applied for credit cards. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 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