card (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /kɑːrd/
Definition
A small, flat, rectangular piece of stiff paper or thin plastic, used for various purposes, such as playing games, sending messages, or identification.
Examples
He pulled a credit card from his wallet.
She sent a birthday card to her grandmother.
How to Use card
- card game (collocation)
- A game played with playing cards. — "We played a fun card game last night."
- playing card (collocation)
- One of the rectangular pieces of stiff paper used for playing games. — "He dealt each player five playing cards."
- credit card (collocation)
- A small plastic card that allows you to buy things and pay for them later. — "I usually pay for my groceries with a credit card."
- ID card (collocation)
- A card that proves who you are. — "You need to show your ID card at the entrance."
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