identification card

noun

Synonyms of identification cardnext
: id

Examples of identification card in a Sentence

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Despite the addition of digital licenses and identification cards on smartphones, the DMV still requires drivers to carry their physical cards while driving. Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 On Saturday, Judge D’Anthony Thedford allowed for Davis’ pretrial release, but ordered him to surrender his firearm owner’s identification card and firearms to law enforcement within 48 hours. William Lee, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026 But authorities said two identification cards were also found in Horsch’s vehicle and raised more questions. Danny Freeman, CNN Money, 1 July 2026 Truelove showed the trooper a sheriff's office badge and identification card, the release says. Arkansas Online, 30 June 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 1 Aug. 2026.

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