greeting-card
Definition
Noun: A "greeting-card" is a card, typically printed with a message of good wishes, sent to someone on a special occasion such as a birthday, wedding, holiday, or anniversary.
Usage Examples
- (A card with a birthday message.)
- (Cards designed for different celebrations.)
- (A message added to the pre-printed card.)
Advanced Usage
- "to send a greeting-card": to mail or deliver a card expressing good wishes.
- They always send a greeting-card to their relatives during Christmas. (They mail a holiday card.)
- "a handmade greeting-card": a card created by hand, often with personal decorations.
- The child gave her mother a handmade greeting-card for Mother's Day. (A card made by the child herself.)
Variants and Related Words
- Greeting-card (noun): the standard spelling, often hyphenated.
- Greeting cards (plural): multiple cards of this type.
- The shop has a wide selection of greeting cards. (A variety of cards for different occasions.)
- Card (noun): a general term for a piece of stiff paper, often used for messages or games.
- He gave her a card for her anniversary. (A greeting-card or other type of card.)
Synonyms
- Wish card: a card expressing good wishes (less common).
- Occasion card: a card designed for a specific event.
- Holiday card: a card sent during a holiday, such as Christmas or New Year.
Related Idioms
- "to be in the cards": to be likely or destined to happen (related to playing cards, not greeting-cards).
- A promotion is in the cards for her. (It is likely she will be promoted.)
- "to lay one's cards on the table": to be honest and open about one's intentions.
- He laid his cards on the table and explained his plan. (He was straightforward.)