Definition

Noun: A greeting card specifically designed and sent to someone to offer congratulations and good wishes on the anniversary of their birth.

Usage

A "birthday card" is a physical or digital card purchased, made, or chosen to celebrate a person's birthday. It is typically given to the recipient on or before their birthday, often accompanied by a gift. The primary function is to convey a celebratory message.

Examples

• She received a beautiful birthday card from her grandmother in the mail.
• I need to buy a birthday card for my colleague before the party tomorrow.
• He made a homemade birthday card for his mother.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used metonymically to refer to the act of sending such a card.
  • "Don't forget to do birthday cards for all your clients this month."
• In digital contexts, it can refer to an electronic greeting (e-card).
  • "I sent him an animated birthday card via email."

Variants and Related Words

• Greeting card (n): The general category of cards for various occasions, which includes birthday cards, thank-you cards, and sympathy cards.
• Birthday greeting (n): The message of good wishes itself, which is contained within a birthday card.

Synonyms

• Greeting card (when the context specifies a birthday)

Related Phrases

• To send a birthday card: The common action associated with the noun.
  • It's important to send a birthday card to show you're thinking of them.
• To get/receive a birthday card: The common experience of the recipient.
  • Did you get many birthday cards this year?

Noun

1. a card expressing a birthday greeting