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Definition of flashcard

flashcard

/ˈflæʃ.kɑːrd/
flash · card
Plural:flashcards
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• noun

1

A card bearing words, numbers, or pictures that is briefly displayed as a learning aid, commonly used to facilitate memorization through repetitive testing.

Example

"The medical student reviewed her anatomy flashcards every evening to prepare for the upcoming exam."

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• Nearby Words

flare
flash
flashbulb
flashcard
flashlight
flashlightfish
flask

Word Origin & Etymology

Originated in the 1920s in the context of education, formed by compounding 'flash' (referring to the rapid manner in which the card is shown to a student) and 'card'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Flashcard. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/flashcard
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