From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishcharge accountˈcharge acˌcount noun [countable] American EnglishBFB an account you have at a shop that allows you to take goods away with you now and pay laterFrom Longman Business Dictionarycharge accountˈcharge acˌcount [countable]COMMERCE American English an account you have with a shop or a supplier that allows you to pay for goods at the end of a particular period of time in the future rather than when you buy themSYNcredit account BrEWe have a charge account with a limousine service. → account
