credit card
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of credit card
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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“If you’re new to the ecosystem, I wouldn’t start with an airline credit card, because you’re locked into those redemptions,” Henderson said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 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
Customers can connect AI to a virtual old credit card for purchases, with agents restricted to the virtual card.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
My dad and my mom got on a conference call with the credit card company first, and then with the airline.
From "The Thing About Jellyfish" by Ali Benjamin
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