note card

noun

plural note cards
1
: a card with notes on it
You may use note cards during your speech.
2
: a thick piece of paper that is usually folded in half and decorated on the outside but blank inside for writing a message
bought a box of note cards

Examples of note card in a Sentence

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Liberty is also stocking fabric dust bags, matching cleaning cloths, handwoven envelopes and note cards as part of its service in the new space. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026 On the first day of training camp, Burke passed out note cards to every Texans defensive player as their opening meeting began. — Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Jack and Aree, 35, announced the arrival of their second baby together in March by sharing a glimpse of their newborn sleeping in her crib next to a black Jellycat bat plushie and a note card indicating she was born on March 5, weighing 7 lbs. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026 Potential cuts to libraries were top of mind At Fretz Park Branch Library, residents handed questions to city officials on note cards. — Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for note card

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of note card was in 1884

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“Note card.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/note%20card. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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