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credit card

American  

noun

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

credit card British  

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of credit card

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Example Sentences

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Wealth management, investment banking, and credit card offerings for affluent consumers are areas where Citi has set out plans to expand and boost performance.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

On top of that, I’m using a credit card to pay, so it’s actually more expensive, because if I don’t pay it off in full I will have to pay interest on it.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

However, some users subsequently complained they could not initially prove their age through the system without a credit card or driver's licence.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

The bill comes to $80 plus tax and tip, which he pays with his credit card.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Usually Dad throws everything on the credit card.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle

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