greeting card

noun

: a piece of paper or thin cardboard having any of a variety of shapes and formats and bearing a greeting or message of sentiment

Examples of greeting card in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Look for greeting cards, desk supplies, pencils, art prints, gift wraps and books. Jessica Swannie, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2024 The rainbow baby necklace arrives in a stunning gift box, which includes a blank greeting card, polishing cloth, and jewelry care guide. Maya Polton, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024 Maybe start with a funny postcard or greeting card. Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2024 How better to express all that than by slicing paper into handmade greeting cards, with whorls that can be pulled up to form gossamer cages for images of lovebirds, bouquets, engagement rings, or even rodents? The New York Times, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2024 Everything in the store except greeting cards is 50% off until the closing. David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2024 Non-Muslim neighbors have, for the first time, begun coming by for Ramadan, bringing food — including dates, an iftar staple honoring the prophet Muhammad — greeting cards and flowers, and wishing them well. Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2024 The uptown store will sell sodas and cold beverages, artisanal and specialty snacks, to-go sandwiches, greeting cards, gifts, and beer and wine for retail purchases only. Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 29 Feb. 2024 While candy, greeting cards and flowers remain some of the most popular gifts, the survey found those celebrating the holiday plan to spend a record $6.40 billion on jewelry and $4.90 billion on an evening out. Gurufocus, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of greeting card was in 1898

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“Greeting card.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greeting%20card. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

greeting card

noun
: a decorated card with a message of goodwill that is sent usually on a special occasion

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