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

There are other credit cards with lower annual fees that might be better if you don’t travel frequently.

From MarketWatch

I received a credit warning about a three-month overdue payment on a credit card held by my wife, with me listed as an authorized user.

From MarketWatch

The rapper reportedly sent five tickets for the men’s snowboard halfpipe final to the owners of a local restaurant who covered his dinner after there were some troubles with the credit card payment.

From Los Angeles Times

It follows a broader trend of airlines focusing on high-earning business travelers over casual leisure flyers, with credit cards increasingly serving as the gatekeeper to the best travel benefits.

From MarketWatch

There is hope among some crypto lobbyists that lawmakers will at least accept rewards for using the coins, drawing a parallel to credit card rewards.

From Barron's

Related Words

• bank card