card

Definition

  • n. one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
  • n. a card certifying the identity of the bearer
  • n. a rectangular piece of stiff paper used to send messages (may have printed greetings or pictures)
  • n. thin cardboard, usually rectangular

Word forms

Past tense
carded
Present participle
carding
Third person singular
cards
Past participle
carded

Example sentences

  1. n.

    I received a birthday card from my best friend.

  2. vt.

    Please card the information so we can keep track of it.

  3. n.

    The library uses a card system to organize its books.