credit card

noun

: a card authorizing purchases on credit

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Our expert take The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card is a premium credit card with a myriad of benefits and a lower annual fee than other high-end cards with similar features. David McMillin, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025 But, other than its price, eye-catching design aspects include the exterior’s cross-stitched leather, 22-inch drop for the crossbody strap, two separate zip compartments, and three credit card slots. Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025 One of the fastest-rising startups today is Ramp, operating in the oh-so-unsexy corporate finance and credit card space. Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025 In 2024, of the more than 450 credit card charges of over $100 on his campaign expenditure report, the majority were for drinks and meals at various Sacramento restaurants and bars such as Chargins’ Bar & Grill, Karma Brew and Prelude Kitchen & Bar. Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2025 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 9 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

credit card

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

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