index card

noun

plural index cards

: a rectangular piece of thick paper used especially for creating an alphabetical index

kept recipes on index cards

Examples of index card in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The state is no longer collecting sales tax on nonelectronic school supplies, which includes a long list of items like paper, notebooks, binder, pens, pencils and markers, rules and protractors, glue, highlighters, index cards and scissors. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026

During the town hall, Collier also asked district leaders questions from index cards filled out by attendees who sought answers on topics such as uncertified teachers, classroom rules and new instructional models. — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2026

Legend has it that, as young as 6, the Broncos’ new offensive coordinator and play-caller watched college football games with a pile of little index cards beside him. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 14 July 2026

Keep the recipe box full of index cards or Mom's cookbook full of notes. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for index card

• bodyguard
• boulevard
• disregard
• asgard
• backyard
• barnyard
• blackguard
• bombard
• brickyard
• canard
• churchyard
• coastguard