credit card

noun

: a card authorizing purchases on credit

Examples of credit card in a Sentence

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That’s likely to continue rising in the next two years, supported by wealth management and credit card fees, Glenn Thum, an analyst at PhillipCapital in Singapore, wrote in a recent note. Rana Wehbe Watson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 The Senate bill, the No Tax on Tips Act, introduced by Ted Cruz (R-Texas), would allow workers to claim a 100% above-the-line deduction for cash tip income, including physical currency, debit or credit card payment and checks. Bob Woods, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024 The following day, Dark X listed the data, including alleged emails, addresses, phone numbers, and partial credit card numbers, for sale on an underground forum. Joseph Cox, WIRED, 4 Nov. 2024 Heritage Bank Center is a cashless facility, meaning visitors can only use a credit card, debit card or mobile payment for all purchases. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 3 Nov. 2024 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 12 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

credit card

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

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