credit card
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of credit card
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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“The best credit card for you is the one that fits your goals and your lifestyle best,” Schulz said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
“We have been fielding incoming investor debates around fears from third party credit card data into results and which should amplify today’s strong results,” Siegel wrote.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Rowe considered putting it on a credit card.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
Today, Robinhood Markets announced its own automated AI trading for users, also allowing users to utilize AI to make credit card decisions.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
With Vivian hovering at her shoulder, Molly goes to the site and signs in on her own account: click, click, credit card number, address, click . . . okay, free shipping?
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
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