credit card

noun

1. a card that identifies a person as entitled to have food, merchandise, services, etc., billed on a charge account.

credit card

noun

1. a card issued by banks, businesses, etc, enabling the holder to obtain goods and services on credit

Word History and Origins

Origin of credit card¹

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Example Sentences

Roxana C. Laub, 33, of Santa Ana, recently pleaded guilty to two felony charges for forging checks and fraudulently using credit cards in her grandmother’s name, according to a U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

On Monday, Bishop Brennan said a larger review under the investigation detected other instances of administrative impropriety, including Mr Gigantiello using a credit card for personal expenses.

From BBC

Parents and guardians must verify their identity and age with a form of government-issued ID or a credit card in order to access parental permissions for their child, via their own linked account.

From BBC

Iza is accused of keeping pictures of the party planner’s credit cards and enough other personal information to continue taking money, eventually depleting the man’s accounts of “tens of thousands of dollars.”

From Los Angeles Times

According to credit card processor Square, and as reported by CBS, nearly 75% of remote transactions in food and beverage now ask for a tip, including online orders and at self-service kiosks.

From Salon

Related Words

• bank card