credit card

noun

: a card authorizing purchases on credit

Examples of credit card in a Sentence

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Greg McBride, Bankrate’s chief financial analyst, says while fewer Americans report having more credit card debt than emergency savings compared to previous years, the percentage (33%) remains elevated. Geoff Harris, Baltimore Sun, 14 Feb. 2025 However, at this point, the scammers can easily steal your identity and use your credit card. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025 On a call with reporters Thursday, New York Federal Reserve researchers said credit card debt typically goes up at the end of the year when consumers do their holiday shopping. Elizabeth Schulze, ABC News, 13 Feb. 2025 Ready your credit cards, because your bedroom is about to get a whole lot dreamier. Abbey Stone, SELF, 13 Feb. 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 22 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

credit card

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

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