credit card

noun

: a card authorizing purchases on credit

Examples of credit card in a Sentence

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These include financial institutions, credit card issuers, landlords, utility providers, and debt collectors, among others. Dr. David Maimon, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025 The pre-check process requires proof of address, such as a utility bill, a credit card statement or a lease agreement, with any sensitive information such as account numbers obscured. Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2025 While most credit cards have some form of travel insurance, many don’t include medical coverage. Liz Knueven, CNBC, 29 May 2025 What once required a team of VFX artists or at least someone proficient in After Effects can now be done by anyone with a credit card and an Internet connection. ArsTechnica, 29 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 5 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

credit card

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

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