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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The grand prize of the competition is a $100,000 home renovation, alongside $500 gift cards awarded to 100 top entrants, and $100 in spending money for another 50 winners. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 23 June 2026 New cardmembers who qualify for the Prime Visa earn a $200 gift card instantly upon approval. Ryley Amond, CNBC, 23 June 2026 Maybe there was a gift card and restaurant visit too — an altogether enjoyable, but unremarkable celebration. Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 Attendees could donate to be added to a raffle to win prizes like local restaurant gift cards, travel equipment or experiences like free Santa Cruz Warriors tickets. Gabrielle Gillette, Mercury News, 23 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 27 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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