bank card

noun

: a card (such as a credit card or an ATM card) issued by a bank

Examples of bank card in a Sentence

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The defendant in the case admitted to stealing the unconscious man’s wallet and car, throwing his body into a hotel dumpster and using his bank card to go on a shopping spree. Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2025 His bank card was discovered near the Cumberland River on March 17, five days before his remains were recovered. Sandy Mazza, The Tennessean, 24 Mar. 2024 Danette Colbert, 48, is accused of stealing Manzano's cellphone and bank cards after she was seen on security video footage entering his hotel room with him, authorities said. CBS News, 27 Feb. 2025 During that time, Phelps allegedly stole his iPhone, iPads, driver’s license and bank cards, gaining access to his financial accounts, the indictment said. Rebekah Riess, CNN, 23 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bank card

Word History

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bank card was in 1947

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“Bank card.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bank%20card. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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bank card

noun
: a card (as a credit card or an ATM card) issued by a bank
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