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Definition of postcard

postcard

/ˈpoʊst.kɑːrd/
post · card
Plural:postcards
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postcard Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A rectangular piece of thick paper or thin cardboard intended for writing and mailing without an envelope, typically featuring a photograph or illustration on one side.

Example

"She bought a beautiful vintage postcard of the Eiffel Tower to send to her grandmother."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century as a compound of 'post' (referring to the mail service) and 'card', describing a format introduced for inexpensive and convenient written communication.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Postcard. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/postcard
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