credit card
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of credit card
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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“If you’re new to the ecosystem, I wouldn’t start with an airline credit card, because you’re locked into those redemptions,” Henderson said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
Rowe considered putting it on a credit card.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
Customers can connect AI to a virtual old credit card for purchases, with agents restricted to the virtual card.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
Last month, Trader Joe’s paid $7.4 million to settle a class-action lawsuit for exposing customers’ credit card information on receipts.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
It doesn’t matter if trust-fund money is running out; if credit card bills go unpaid on the kitchen counter.
From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart
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