memory card

noun

: a small, flat, data storage device designed to be inserted into a larger electronic device (such as a camera or cell phone)

But as these digital wonders continue to improve with higher megapixel capacities, digital shutterbugs find themselves having to buy larger-capacity flash memory cards to hold the bigger image files.

—Craig Crossman

Examples of memory card in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Available in 19 colors, this slim, zippered wallet features eight separate pockets to keep your cables, memory cards, backup chargers, and small devices neatly organized. —Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026

Consider buying a camera bundle with lenses and other accessories, such as memory cards, tripods, flash units and protective bags. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025

Featherstone said officers also recovered a Best Buy receipt from Mangione, a photo of which was shown in court, that listed items including a Polaroid waterproof digital camera and memory cards. —Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2025

SanDisk — The maker of flash memory products, including memory cards, climbed more than 4%. —Scott Schnipper,lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1974, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for memory card

• asgard
• backyard
• barnyard
• blackguard
• bombard
• brickyard
• canard
• churchyard
• coastguard
• courtyard
• debarred
• diehard

Kids Definition

memory card

noun

: a small, flat, data storage device designed to be inserted into a larger electronic device (as a cell phone)