What does postcard mean?
Postcard means (postal) A rectangular piece of thick paper or thin cardboard, typically used for sending messages by mail without the need for an envelope..
Postcard
/ˈpoʊstˌkɑɹd/ · noun
Meaning
(postal) A rectangular piece of thick paper or thin cardboard, typically used for sending messages by mail without the need for an envelope..
Definitions by Sense
- (postal) A rectangular piece of thick paper or thin cardboard, typically used for sending messages by mail without the need for an envelope.
- (transitive) To send a postcard to someone.
- (transitive) To send by means of a postcard.
Example Sentences
to postcard one's friends
to postcard one's news
Synonyms for postcard
Antonyms for postcard
Related Words
Word Forms
- postcards
- post card
- post-card
- postcarding
- postcarded
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for postcard?
Common synonyms include postal card, mailing-card.
What is the opposite of postcard?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use postcard in a sentence?
to postcard one's friends
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