flash card

noun

: a card bearing words, numbers, or pictures that is briefly displayed (as by a teacher to a class) usually as a learning aid

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Among them: flash cards, sold on the 21/64 website, with prompts designed to spark conversations. Christina Binkley, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2025 This electronic reader works by inserting individual flash cards—featuring common words and pictures—and clicking the button to hear Ms. Rachel recite them. Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025 The app had to have an engaging theme and include activities like flash cards and quizzes as well as a way to track daily progress. Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2025 How companies are adapting Chegg sells textbooks and offers a slate of digital services, such as generating flash cards and practice questions. Ayana Archie, NPR, 6 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flash card

Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of flash card was in 1923

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“Flash card.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flash%20card. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

flash card

noun
: a card having words, numbers, or pictures that is held up briefly by a teacher to a class during drills (as in spelling or arithmetic)
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