card — a small rectangular piece of stiff paper or plastic
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small rectangular piece of stiff paper or plastic
Pronunciation (IPA): /kɑːrd/
Example Sentences
- My dog ate my homework AND my credit card - now that's what I call a expensive snack!
- She always keeps her lucky card in her wallet.
- The magician made my card disappear, along with my faith in reality.
card
NOUN[/kɑːrd/]
a small rectangular piece of stiff paper or plastic
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Ancient Greek 'khartes' (meaning paper or papyrus), which was adopted into Latin as 'charta' and subsequently into French as 'carte', before entering English as 'card'. The etymology preserves the original sense of something made from paper or a thin material.
Breakdown
The word traces a linguistic path: Ancient Greek khartes (paper) → Latin charta (paper/document) → French carte (card/map) → English card. The root meaning of 'paper' or 'written material' remains consistent across all language transitions.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dog ate my homework AND my credit card - now that's what I call a expensive snack!”
“She always keeps her lucky card in her wallet.”
“The magician made my card disappear, along with my faith in reality.”
“Don't forget to send a birthday card to your grandmother.”
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