gift card — A prepaid stored-value money card issued by a retailer or bank to be used as an alternative to cash for purchases within a particular store or related businesses
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A prepaid stored-value money card issued by a retailer or bank to be used as an alternative to cash for purchases within a particular store or related businesses
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡɪft kɑːrd/
Example Sentences
- My aunt always gives me Amazon gift cards because she has no idea what teenagers actually want.
- I forgot I had a $100 gift card in my wallet and accidentally became rich at Starbucks.
- Please check your gift card balance before making a purchase.
gift card
NOUN[/ˈɡɪft kɑːrd/]
A prepaid stored-value money card issued by a retailer or bank to be used as an alternative to cash for purchases within a particular store or related businesses
A prepaid stored-value money card issued by a retailer or bank to be used as an alternative to cash for purchases within a particular store or related businesses
The lift guard must shift hard to stock every gift card!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Gift derives from Old Norse 'gipt' meaning 'present' or 'gift', while card originates from Latin 'charta' meaning 'paper' or 'leaf of paper'. The compound term 'gift card' emerged in modern usage, combining the traditional concept of a gift with prepaid card technology.
Breakdown
gift (Old Norse 'gipt': present/gift) + card (Latin 'charta': paper). The compound creates a noun meaning a prepaid card given as a present.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My aunt always gives me Amazon gift cards because she has no idea what teenagers actually want.”
“I forgot I had a $100 gift card in my wallet and accidentally became rich at Starbucks.”
“Please check your gift card balance before making a purchase.”
“The company offers digital gift cards that can be sent via email.”
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