lettercard

Thân thiện

A traveler writes a message on a lettercard at a café table.

Definition

Noun: A lettercard is a type of postcard that is folded so that the written message is contained inside, typically for privacy. It combines features of a letter and a card.

Usage

A "lettercard" is used for sending short messages via post. Unlike a standard postcard, its design protects the message from being read by anyone other than the intended recipient until it is opened.

Examples

• She bought a lettercard to send her congratulations, as she wanted the message to be private.
• The museum gift shop sold historical lettercards with vintage designs.
• He preferred using a lettercard over a regular postcard when writing personal notes.

Advanced Usage

• Historical Context: Lettercards were more common before the widespread use of envelopes for casual correspondence and are sometimes considered collectible stationery items.

Variants and Related Words

• Letter card: An alternative spelling, often used interchangeably.
• Postcard: A card for sending a message by post without an envelope, typically with a picture on one side. (Contrast: a postcard's message is openly visible, while a lettercard's is concealed.)
• Folded card: A general term that can describe a lettercard's physical form.

Synonyms

• Folding postcard
• Mailer card (in specific commercial contexts)

Antonyms

• Postcard (in the specific sense of an open, single-layer card)

Related Phrases

• Sealed letter: While not the same, a sealed letter also keeps a message private, whereas a lettercard achieves a similar result through folding.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a postcard that folds so the message is inside