English · Daily Life
card
/kɑːd/
[/kɑːd/]
greeting message paper
Beginnernoun
Definition
A folded piece of stiff paper with a message, sent on special occasions.
Example
He chose a funny card for his sister's birthday and signed it with a silly nickname.
He chose a funny card for his sister's birthday and signed it with a silly nickname.
Etymology
From Greek 'chartes' (a leaf of papyrus), via Latin and Old French.
How & Where It’s Used
Means greeting cards, playing cards, and payment cards depending on context.