postcard

See also: post card

English

A postcard.

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Etymology

From post +‎ card.

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈpoʊstˌkɑɹd/
  • Audio (US):(file)

Noun

postcard (plural postcards)

  1. (postal) A rectangular piece of thick paper or thin cardboard, typically used for sending messages by mail without the need for an envelope.

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Verb

postcard (third-person singular simple present postcards, present participle postcarding, simple past and past participle postcarded)

  1. (transitive) To send a postcard to someone.
    to postcard one's friends
  2. (transitive) To send by means of a postcard.
    to postcard one's news

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