Postcard: meaning, definitions and examples

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postcard

 

[หˆpษ™สŠstkษ‘หd ]

Definition

Context #1 | Noun

send

A postcard is a piece of thick paper or thin cardboard that is usually sent without an envelope and has a picture and a message on one side.

Synonyms

card, correspondence, note.

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Word Description / Examples
postcard

Typically used when referring to a small, picture-bearing card sent without an envelope, often as a memento from a travel destination.

  • I sent a postcard from Paris to my friend back home.
  • She collections postcards from different cities around the world.
card

A broad term for various types of cards including birthday cards, business cards, and holiday cards. Often accompanies gifts or serves a specific function.

  • I bought a birthday card for my brother.
  • She handed out her business card during the conference.
correspondence

Usually refers to the exchange of letters or emails, often used in formal or professional settings.

  • The director kept all the important correspondence in a secure folder.
  • Our correspondence over the last few months has been very productive.
note

A short message or piece of writing, often informal, and can be used for reminders or brief communication.

  • I left a note on the fridge reminding her to buy milk.
  • He slipped a little note into her locker.

Examples of usage

  • You can send a postcard to your friends when you travel.
  • She collects postcards from around the world.
  • The postcard featured a beautiful beach scene.

Interesting Facts

Historical Origins

  • The first postcards were introduced in Austria in 1869, allowing people to send messages without needing envelopes.
  • In the United States, the first official postcard was issued in 1873, featuring a design that showed off the beauty of the country.
  • By the late 19th century, postcards had become a popular way for tourists to share their travel experiences.

Art

  • Many artists and illustrators have created unique designs for postcards, turning them into small pieces of art.
  • In the 20th century, artists began using postcards as a medium for communication and expression, often sending them as personalized artworks.
  • Postcard art has also been used in provocative ways, serving as a platform for social and political commentary.

Cultural Significance

  • Postcards are often used as souvenirs, capturing memories of places visited and experiences had.
  • In Japan, there is a tradition of sending 'nengajo' postcards during the New Year, with designs featuring auspicious themes for the year ahead.
  • Some collectors focus on themed postcards, like travel destinations or historical events, making it a subculture of its own.

Technology

  • The advent of digital technology has led to the creation of e-postcards, allowing people to send virtual greetings.
  • Certain apps now allow users to customize and send physical postcards from their smartphones, blending traditional and modern communication.
  • However, despite the rise of digital alternatives, the charm of sending a handwritten postcard remains cherished by many.

Translations

Translations of the word "postcard" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cartรฃo postal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‹เคธเฅเคŸเค•เคพเคฐเฅเคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Postkarte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kartu pos

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะธัั‚ั–ะฒะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pocztรณwka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ตต่‘‰ๆ›ธ (ใˆใฏใŒใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท carte postale

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tarjeta postal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kartpostal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฝ์„œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุทุงู‚ุฉ ุจุฑูŠุฏูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pohlednice

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pohฤพadnica

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ˜Žไฟก็‰‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razglednica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pรณstkort

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัˆั‹า›ั…ะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒคแƒแƒกแƒขแƒ แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒแƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ poรงt kartฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tarjeta postal