credit card

noun

: a card authorizing purchases on credit

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The online brokerage debuted its platinum credit card this month, going up against industry stalwarts like American Express and JPMorgan Chase, as part of Tenev’s drive to broaden its reach beyond the meme stock traders and crypto buyers who have driven its growth. Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 13 Mar. 2026 Married Matt and Amber Barnett overcame a little bit of jealousy and a lot of credit card debt to cultivate a stable relationship. Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026 The study also found an 8% jump in average debt collection, a 2% decline in credit scores and an 8% increase in credit card and car loan delinquencies. Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026 Memberships, qualifying oneworld status, and select credit cards all grant entry, and single-day passes are available for $79 or 7,900 AAdvantage miles. Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 12 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 13 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

credit card

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

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