noun Uncommon

Mastercard

MAS-tuh-kahd

Mastercard (noun) means a payment card issued under the Mastercard brand. Example: “He paid for the flight with his Mastercard.”

noun

A payment card issued under the Mastercard brand.

"He paid for the flight with his Mastercard."

How to use Mastercard

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA brand of credit and debit card accepted worldwide, alongside Visa and others.

Word forms

Mastercards plural

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Etymology

From master plus card, as the brand name of the card network.

Frequently asked questions

What does “Mastercard” mean?

The word “Mastercard” means a payment card issued under the Mastercard brand. In plain terms, a brand of credit and debit card accepted worldwide, alongside Visa and others.

How do you pronounce “Mastercard”?

“Mastercard” is pronounced MAS-tuh-kahd (/ˈmæstə(ɹ)ˌkɑː(ɹ)d/ in IPA).

How do you use “Mastercard” in a sentence?

Here is “Mastercard” used in a sentence: “He paid for the flight with his Mastercard.”

What part of speech is “Mastercard”?

“Mastercard” is a noun.

Is “Mastercard” a common word?

“Mastercard” is an uncommon word in modern English.