Synonyms of ID cardnext
: a card bearing identifying data (such as age or organizational membership) about the individual whose name appears thereon

called also identification card, identity card

Examples of ID card in a Sentence

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Everyone so affected in Broward, Palm Beach or any other county must receive a new voter ID card before the primary. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 June 2026 They were given until June 12 to modify signs, brochures, ID cards and the center's website. Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026 Facial recognition also significantly reduces the possibility of forgery or fraud when compared with ID cards or passwords. Vijayan Asari, The Conversation, 2 June 2026 Make copies of your policy’s declaration page and auto and health ID cards. Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for ID card

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ID card was in 1937

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“ID card.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ID%20card. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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