credit card

noun

: a card authorizing purchases on credit

Examples of credit card in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Notably, Noel, his wife Misty and daughter Kasey were accused of theft and tax evasion in relation to bank account records appearing to show a fire department's credit card had been charged for personal items, including clothing and cosmetics. Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 23 June 2024 The company has long positioned itself as a luxury credit card, with high annual fees and a focus on high-end benefits. Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 21 June 2024 Experts weigh in Severely delinquent credit card debt is rising. Peggy Lowe, CBS News, 21 June 2024 Tory Burch Kira Chevron Card Case Never misplace your work badge, credit card, or driver’s license again with the Kira Chevron Card Case. Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 20 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for credit card 

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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 4 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

credit card

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

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