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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During one of those trips, Roecker said, Tesla’s records show the vehicle stopped at a charging station north of the area where Celeste’s ID card was found. Jason Kravarik, CNN Money, 25 July 2026 California is letting more drivers add their license and ID card to their phones. Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026 The suspect allegedly entered through the lobby, then followed closely behind an employee, who used an ID card to scan in to a restricted area, according to a complaint in the case. Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026 Bring an acceptable form of photo ID to the ballot, like a driver’s license, passport, military ID, employee badge or nondriver ID card. Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 13 July 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 1 Aug. 2026.

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