Collocation
credit card
a plastic payment card that lets you buy now and pay later (usually with interest if not paid in full)
Definition
'credit card' is a common English collocation. a plastic payment card that lets you buy now and pay later (usually with interest if not paid in full)
credit + card
“I paid for the hotel with my credit card.”
Examples
- I forgot my cash, so I used my credit card to pay for lunch.
- Do you accept credit cards, or is it cash only?
- She pays off her credit card balance every month.
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- My credit card was declined at the grocery store, so I had to try another payment method.
- He reported his credit card as stolen and canceled it right away.
- The airline charged my credit card for the baggage fee.
- If you miss a payment, your credit card company may charge interest and late fees.
- I try not to put everyday expenses on my credit card unless I can pay them off immediately.
- When you travel, it can be safer to use a credit card than to carry a lot of cash.
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