credit card

American  

noun

1. a card that identifies a person as entitled to have food, merchandise, services, etc., billed on a charge account.

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credit card British  

noun

1. a card issued by banks, businesses, etc, enabling the holder to obtain goods and services on credit

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Etymology

Origin of credit card

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Example Sentences

I have one credit card, with an average monthly balance between $1,200 and $1,500, which I pay in full every month.

From MarketWatch

In some cases, claws can even be tricked into giving away a user’s password or credit card details, he added.

From The Wall Street Journal

When people — or businesses — pay by credit card, it’s the merchant who pays the processing fee that allows for the transaction.

From MarketWatch

“I’m wondering whether this could cause a ripple effect in which other banks might do the same with my lesser-used credit cards.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Whether you’re filling up your gas tank or booking a flight, deploy credit cards strategically.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• bank card