gift card

noun

: a card entitling the recipient to receive goods or services of a specified value from the issuer

Examples of gift card in a Sentence

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In the immediate days after the flood, West devoted herself to getting food, gift cards, clothing, and money into the hands of her Hispanic neighbors—no matter their status—who were terrified by the law enforcement that had swarmed into Hunt. Karen Valby, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026 Particularly passionate fans can attend a kickoff event at the structure on June 23 and enjoy live music, drinks, and a chance to win free McDonald's gift cards. Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026 Another gift card that feels easy, but not exactly meaningful. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026 The Merrillville Rotary Club has also donated $85 in Kohl’s gift cards to impacted families to help buy new clothes, and several churches have also offered help. Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for gift card

Word History

First Known Use

1990, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gift card was in 1990

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“Gift card.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gift%20card. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

gift card

noun
: a card that is worth a certain amount of money and that is given to someone to buy something (as goods or services from a business)
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