identification card

noun

Synonyms of identification cardnext
: id

Examples of identification card in a Sentence

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Last year, Indiana state lawmakers approved a ban on voting with university student identification cards, saying it was needed to protect election security. Adam Harrington, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026 Mare’s identification card was found near the gun. Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026 In those previous incidents, charges were either not pursued by the Arlington County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, or were dismissed during the criminal proceedings in a handful of cases involving assault, disorderly conduct, drug possession, and possession of a fictitious identification card. Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026 In it was a thick stack of identification cards that included old driver's licenses, her Social Security card, and dozens of work IDs issued by the federal government. Vanessa G. Sánchez, NPR, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for identification card

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of identification card was in 1889

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“Identification card.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/identification%20card. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.

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