Phrase guide

charge account

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A type of credit facility provided by a bank or store, to which goods and services purchased can be charged, allowing the customer to defer payment until a later date.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: credit account

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

credit extended by a business to a customer

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: credit account, open account

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: open-end credit, revolving credit, charge account credit

Narrower terms: revolving charge account

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: luottotili — Translations
  • Polish: kredyt — Translations