postcard
Postcard (noun) means a small, stiff card, often with a picture on one side, sent through the mail without an envelope. Example: “She bought a postcard of the harbor to send to her grandmother.”
How to use postcard
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA picture card you mail without needing an envelope.
Word forms
postcarded past tense, postcards plural, postcards singular
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She bought a _____ of the harbor to send to her grandmother.
Etymology
A straightforward compound of post (mail) and card.
Synonyms
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What does “postcard” mean?
The word “postcard” means a small, stiff card, often with a picture on one side, sent through the mail without an envelope. In plain terms, a picture card you mail without needing an envelope.
How do you pronounce “postcard”?
“Postcard” is pronounced POHST-kahrd (/ˈpoʊstˌkɑɹd/ in IPA).
How do you use “postcard” in a sentence?
Here is “postcard” used in a sentence: “She bought a postcard of the harbor to send to her grandmother.”
What part of speech is “postcard”?
Depending on how it is used, “postcard” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “postcard” a common word?
“Postcard” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “postcard” have?
“Postcard” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small, stiff card, often with a picture on one side, sent through the mail without an envelope.