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post card

A child writes a post card to her grandmother.

Definition

Noun: 1. A card for sending messages by mail without an envelope: A post card is a rectangular piece of thick paper or thin cardboard, often featuring a photograph or illustration on one side, designed to be written on and mailed without an envelope.

Usage

A post card is used for sending short, informal messages, often while traveling, to share greetings or updates. The address and postage are placed on one side, while the other side is divided for a message and the recipient's address.

Examples
  • Noun:
    • I sent a post card from Paris to my family.
    • She collects vintage post cards from different cities.
    • He wrote a quick note on the back of the post card.
Advanced Usage
  • "Picture post card": A post card that features a scenic photograph or artwork, often of a tourist destination.
    • The store sold beautiful picture post cards of the mountains.
Variants and Related Words
  • Postcard: A common alternative spelling for "post card". The meanings are identical.
  • Mailing card: A less common synonym.
  • Postal card: In some contexts, this can refer specifically to a government-issued card with pre-printed postage.
Synonyms
  • Mailing card
  • Correspondence card (a more formal term)
Related Phrases
  • "Wish you were here": A classic phrase commonly written on post cards sent from vacations.
    • The post card simply said, "Wish you were here," signed with love.
post card

A child writes a post card to her grandmother.

Noun
  1. a card for sending messages by post without an envelope

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