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Definition of magstripe

magstripe

/ˈmæɡˌstraɪp/
mag · stripe
Plural:magstripes
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magstripe Lexical Profile

magstripe Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A band of magnetic material on a plastic card (such as a credit card, debit card, or identification badge) that stores encoded digital data capable of being read when swiped through an electronic reader.

Example

"Because the magstripe on her hotel keycard had become demagnetized, she had to ask the front desk for a replacement."

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• Nearby Words

magnum
magnus
magpie
magstripe
magyar
mahakam
mahanadi

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 20th century as a blend of 'magnetic' and 'stripe'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Magstripe. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/magstripe
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