card

//kɑːrd//
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Visual representation of card

Noun

cardSingular
cardsPlural
1

A small rectangular piece of stiff paper or plastic, especially one used for writing information on or for identification purposes.

Please write your name on this card.

2

One of a set of small rectangular pieces of cardboard or plastic marked with numbers or symbols, used to play various games.

Let's play cards tonight.

3

A credit card, debit card, or other payment card.

Can I pay by card?

4

A greeting card sent to someone on a special occasion.

I sent her a birthday card.

5

A business card showing someone's name and contact details.

He gave me his card at the meeting.

Synonym

Verb

1

To ask someone to show identification, especially to verify their age.

He got carded at the bar because he looked young.