credit card

noun

: a card authorizing purchases on credit

Examples of credit card in a Sentence

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Paul previously scored big in July by selling 2,000 shares of Visa valued at between $500,000 and $1 million, less than three months before the credit card company was hit with federal antitrust charges. Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 20 May 2025 The formal conclusion of the $35 billion deal creates a new credit card giant, coming after the companies persuaded federal authorities that the transaction would strengthen a rival to Visa and Mastercard. Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times, 19 May 2025 For individuals, it can be gauged by loans, credit cards, and big purchases that accrue interest. Jason Phillips, USA Today, 17 May 2025 Lower credit scores can lead to higher borrowing costs on consumer loans such as mortgages, car loans and credit cards. Annie Nova, CNBC, 17 May 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 25 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

credit card

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

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