credit union

noun

: a cooperative association that makes small loans to its members at low interest rates and offers other banking services (such as savings and checking accounts)

Examples of credit union in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Rossman said some credit unions offer low-rate cards, typically only for the most creditworthy borrowers. —Susan Tompor, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026

At the time of the announcement, the two credit unions touted their community focus. —Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026

Donna Reid, senior vice president, chief marketing and member experience transformation officer for Credit Union One, told the Detroit Free Press that the credit union's Grand Rapids and Traverse City branches were impacted by terminal closures at the Federal Reserve. —Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 8 Jan. 2026

In a statement, Truliant CEO Todd Hall said the partnership between the venue and the company aims to connect with more fans and highlight the benefits of credit union membership. —Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for credit union

• antiunion
• communion
• disunion
• nonunion

Kids Definition

credit union

noun

: a cooperative association that makes small loans to its members at low interest rates and offers other banking services (as savings and checking accounts)

Legal Definition

credit union

noun

: a cooperative association that makes small loans to its members at low interest rates and offers other banking services (as savings and checking accounts)