credit card

noun

: a card authorizing purchases on credit

Examples of credit card in a Sentence

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According to the agency, among the top identity theft types are credit cards, loans or leases, bank accounts, and employment or tax-related, all of which have a customer's banking information at their core. Glenn Mathis, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025 The Capital One Venture credit cards are an excellent choice for travelers who want to earn miles, redeem rewards, and enjoy travel perks—all without the complexity of some competing credit cards. Paul Rubio, AFAR Media, 9 Jan. 2025 This change could improve access to loans, mortgages, and credit cards for many Americans while reducing the stress of medical bills. Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2025 There is still debt relief available More than 100 million Americans struggle with medical debt, which comprises the largest type of debt in collections ahead of auto loans, credit cards and utilities, according to the Biden-Harris administration. Lorie Konish, CNBC, 7 Jan. 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 13 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

credit card

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

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