credit card

noun
UK: /ˈkred.ɪt kɑːd/
US: /ˈkred.ɪt kɑːrd/

  1. A small plastic card that you can use to buy things now and pay for them later.

    1. I paid with my credit card. [ ] [ ]
    2. She used her credit card to book the hotel room online for her trip. [ ] [ ]

  2. A card issued by a bank or business, allowing the holder to purchase goods or services on credit.

    1. Do you accept credit card payments here? [ ] [ ]
    2. The company provides its employees with a credit card for travel expenses. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

charge card plastic money

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "credit card" in English means: A small plastic card that you can use to buy things now and pay for them later., A card issued by a bank or business, allowing the holder to purchase goods or services on credit..

The phonetic transcription of "credit card" is /ˈkred.ɪt kɑːd/ in British English and /ˈkred.ɪt kɑːrd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "credit card": charge card, plastic money.

Example usage of "credit card": "I paid with my credit card.". More examples on the page.