postcard

/'poustkɑ:d/

Thân thiện

A traveler writes a postcard at a sunny outdoor cafe.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A card for sending messages by mail without an envelope: A postcard is a rectangular piece of thick paper or thin cardboard, often featuring a photograph or illustration on one side, with space for a written message, recipient's address, and postage stamp on the other. It is designed to be mailed without an envelope.

Usage

• Primary Use: To send a short, informal message, often while traveling, to share a greeting or an update.
• Context: Commonly used for personal correspondence, tourism, and collectibles.

Examples

• Noun:
  • I sent a postcard from Paris to my family.
  • She collects vintage postcards from different cities.
  • Don't forget to write your message on the back of the postcard.

Advanced Usage

• "Picture postcard": A postcard with a scenic or attractive photograph on the front.
  • The town was like a picture postcard with its snowy roofs.
• "Postcard-perfect": Used to describe a scene or place that is extremely picturesque, as if made for a postcard.
  • We found a postcard-perfect beach on our vacation.

Variants and Related Words

• Postcard (verb, rare/informal): To send someone a postcard.
  • I'll postcard you when I arrive.
• Postcarder (noun): A person who sends or collects postcards.

Synonyms

• Mail card
• Correspondence card (a more formal, often plain type)

Related Phrases

• "Wish you were here": A classic, common sentiment written on postcards sent from vacations.
• "Drop me a postcard": An informal request for someone to send a postcard or a short update.

Học thuật

Noun

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• post card
• postal card
• mailing-card