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

Porthmadog in Gwynedd came out on top, with a single scoop costing an average of £3.85, while a two-scoop cone was around £5.28, according to analysis by credit card company Zable.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

“Girardi Keese paid my Amex credit card bill every month.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Users can make Spark complete recurring tasks, such as automatically checking monthly credit card statements to look for hidden fees.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

“When I use a credit card, tips are usually added immediately.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

And as it happened, my dad paid for our Ming Palace dinners every Saturday night with a bright blue credit card.

From "The Thing About Jellyfish" by Ali Benjamin

Related Words

• bank card