get-well card
Definition
Noun: A card expressing get-well wishes. It is a greeting card sent to someone who is ill or recovering from an illness or surgery, with the purpose of conveying hope for a quick recovery and offering emotional support.
Usage
A "get-well card" is typically given to a friend, family member, colleague, or acquaintance who is unwell. It is a tangible expression of care and sympathy. The card itself usually contains a pre-printed message, and the sender often adds a personal note.
Examples
- She received so many get-well cards from her coworkers after her surgery.
- I need to buy a get-well card for my neighbor who is in the hospital.
- He wrote a heartfelt message inside the get-well card.
Advanced Usage
- The act of sending a get-well card is a common social convention. In professional settings, a team might sign a single card.
- Digital or electronic get-well cards have also become popular.
Variants and Related Words
- Greeting card (n): The general category that includes get-well cards, birthday cards, and sympathy cards.
- Sympathy card (n): A card sent to express condolences, typically after a death. This is related but used in a different context of loss rather than illness.
Synonyms
- Recovery card: A less common, but direct synonym.
- Well-wishing card: A more general term that could encompass get-well wishes.
Related Phrases
- To send one's best wishes: A common phrase used in the context of get-well cards. (e.g., "I'm sending you my best wishes for a speedy recovery.")
- To wish someone a speedy recovery: The core sentiment expressed in a get-well card.
Noun
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a card expressing get-well wishes
