credit card

noun

: a card authorizing purchases on credit

Examples of credit card in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Anyone looking for a last-minute ticket to see Lionel Messi and Argentina face off against Lamine Yamal and Spain in the World Cup final should be ready to dig deep into the wallet for the credit card with the biggest balance possible. — ABC News, 18 July 2026

One-third of savers said their credit card debt exceeds their retirement savings. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 18 July 2026

Airlines and credit card companies are heavily investing in upscale airport lounges, with Chase recently opening a new Sapphire Lounge by The Club at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Still, Bethany says that at times the system has gone awry, particularly because in addition to allowance, her two oldest children also have access to her credit card, ostensibly for emergencies. — Erika Janes, Curbed, 17 July 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