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)

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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 The Senate credit union has offered $5,000 payday loans at 0% interest in light of the government shutdown, as more food options also remain open in the north wing of Capitol Hill. Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2025 Stop signs added a block away After Bidon’s death, his family needed to go to his pharmacy and credit union to wrap up matters. Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 18 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for credit union

Word History

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of credit union was in 1843

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“Credit union.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/credit%20union. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.

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)

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