charge account

American  

noun

1. an account, especially in retailing, that permits a customer to buy merchandise and be billed for it at a later date.

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charge account British  

noun

1. another term for credit account

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Etymology

Origin of charge account

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05

Example Sentences

First, Hubbard would need Olmstead to pay off several thousand dollars of debt he had accrued, as well as open a charge account for his pregnant wife.

From Seattle Times

Daisy reportedly testified that Zindorf had canceled her charge accounts, limiting her to spending $80 a month to run their household with no help.

From Seattle Times

But, of course, neighbors aren’t rushing to cancel their charge accounts with their fertilizer dealers.

From New York Times

And some stores offer 10 to 15 percent discounts to customers who use a store charge account or the store’s own credit card.

From Washington Post

Mark Twain was a customer “This is a charge account ledger from 1906 with an incredible collection of notable New Yorkers,” Mr. Ginsberg said.

From New York Times