Greeting card: meaning, definitions and examples
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greeting card
[ ˈɡriːtɪŋ kɑːd ]
celebration
A decorative card sent to convey good wishes or greetings on a special occasion, typically with a printed message inside.
Synonyms
card, gift card, message card.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| greeting card |
Typically used to convey feelings, wishes, or sentiments for various occasions such as birthdays, holidays, weddings, or anniversaries.
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| card |
A general term that can refer to different types of cards, such as greeting cards, playing cards, or even identification cards. The context determines its specific meaning.
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| message card |
Generally refers to a small card on which a personal message or note is written. It can be attached to a gift or included in a bouquet of flowers.
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| gift card |
Used as a prepaid card coded for a specific amount of money that can be spent at a particular store or group of stores. Often given as a gift.
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Examples of usage
- Have you bought a greeting card for your friend's birthday?
- She received a beautiful greeting card for her graduation.
Translations
Translations of the word "greeting card" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cartão de felicitações
🇮🇳 शुभकामना कार्ड
🇩🇪 Grußkarte
🇮🇩 kartu ucapan
🇺🇦 вітальна листівка
🇵🇱 kartka z życzeniami
🇯🇵 グリーティングカード
🇫🇷 carte de vœux
🇪🇸 tarjeta de felicitación
🇹🇷 tebrik kartı
🇰🇷 축하 카드
🇸🇦 بطاقة تهنئة
🇨🇿 přání
🇸🇰 blahoželanie
🇨🇳 贺卡
🇸🇮 voščilnica
🇮🇸 kveðjukort
🇰🇿 құттықтау картасы
🇬🇪 მისალოცი ბარათი
🇦🇿 təbrik kartı
🇲🇽 tarjeta de felicitación
Etymology
The tradition of sending greetings cards dates back to ancient China, where people exchanged messages of good will to celebrate the New Year. The practice later spread to Europe in the 15th century, with handmade cards becoming popular among the elite. The first commercial Christmas card was produced in London in 1843 by Sir Henry Cole, marking the beginning of the modern greeting card industry.