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

Lake Trust, like some other credit unions, has been running a banner on the top of its website that targets those who are hurting financially due to the federal government shutdown. —Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 10 Nov. 2025

Vargas said the credit union has shifted based on where its customers are located, and like other large businesses in the Sacramento area, SAFE Credit Union has been watching the population grow in outlying parts of the metro area. —Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2025

Authorities began investigating after the man's daughter reported suspicious activity to his credit union. —Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025

Large banks approved just 68% of business loans, researchers found, and credit unions a mere 65%. —Danielle Higley, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025

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)