postcard
POHST-kahrd
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.”
noun
1
A small, stiff card, often with a picture on one side, sent through the mail without an envelope.
"She bought a postcard of the harbor to send to her grandmother."
"We collect postcards from every city we visit."
verb
1
To send someone a postcard.
"I'll postcard you from the beach!"
How to use postcard
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA picture card you mail without needing an envelope.
Common pairings
send a postcard
postcard from
holiday postcard
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like postcard.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- postcards
- Third person singular
- postcards
- Past tense
- postcarded
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
She bought a _____ of the harbor to send to her grandmother.
Etymology
A straightforward compound of post (mail) and card.
Synonyms
View more →
post card
postal card
mailing-card
Frequently asked questions
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.
