Word: Postal Card
Definition: A postal card is a card that you can use to send messages through the mail without needing an envelope. It usually has a picture on one side and space for a message and the address on the other side.
Usage Instructions:
You write your message on one side of the card.
You write the recipient's address (the person you are sending it to) on the same side as the message, typically in a designated area.
You attach a stamp to the card to pay for sending it.
Then, you drop it in a mailbox to be delivered.
Example:
"I sent my grandmother a postal card from my vacation. It had a picture of the beach, and I wrote her a nice message about my trip."
Advanced Usage:
In some places, postal cards may be referred to as "postcards."
They can be collected as souvenirs or used in art projects.
Businesses may use printed postal cards for marketing purposes, sending them to customers to promote new products.
Word Variants:
Postcard: This is another common term used interchangeably with "postal card."
Greeting Card: A card sent to celebrate an occasion, often with an envelope.
Different Meanings:
Synonyms:
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
"Drop a line": This means to send a short message, often by postal card or letter.
"Mail it in": This phrase means to send something by mail, which can include a postal card.
Summary:
A postal card is a simple and effective way to communicate with someone far away.