The credit card
Example: Credit card allows payment without using cash
Definition
"The credit card" is a small plastic card issued by a bank or financial institution that allows the holder to make purchases or pay for services on credit, enabling payment without using cash and often requiring repayment with interest if the balance is not paid in full.
Etymology
The term "the credit card" combines 'credit,' from the Latin 'creditum,' meaning 'a loan' or 'trust,' and 'card,' referring to a flat, rectangular piece of stiff paper or plastic used for identification or transactions. The concept evolved in the mid-20th century as financial institutions created a convenient way to extend credit for purchases.
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"The credit card" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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