credit card
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of credit card
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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Soaring interest rates and stubborn inflation have led to the highest rate of credit card delinquencies since the financial crisis.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
Rowe considered putting it on a credit card.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
“Girardi Keese paid my Amex credit card bill every month.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
Veterinarian appointments, on average, cost between $70 and $174; bloodwork, on average, costs $188, according to CareCredit, a credit card issued by Synchrony Financial that can be used to pay for healthcare and pet-related expenses.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 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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