credit card
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of credit card
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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When my 20-year-old son decided he wanted his first credit card, I silently cheered the prospect of one day getting him off my payroll.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
A generous 60-day free trial requires no credit card — though if you don’t cancel before it ends, you’ll roll automatically into a 1-year subscription.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 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
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
On top of that, I owe $3,450 in unpaid rent, and $6,000 in credit card debt.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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