trading card
noun
plural trading cards
: one of a set of cards or digital files collected and traded as a hobby : collectible card: such as
a
: a card featuring a picture of and statistical information about an athlete
It may be the most legendary trading card in sports, and it's not even Mantle's rookie card.—
Jon Gold
Jon Gold
b
: a card featuring a fictional character, location, item, etc. and used especially in playing a trading card game
The "Labyrinth of Nightmare" set of Yu-Gi-Oh! trading cards is considered a good investment by some collectors because it contains several powerful and sought-after cards.—Oliver Copeland
Oliver Copeland
c
: a digital art file featuring a person, character, item, etc.
especially
: a unique non-fungible token card
NFT trading cards are unique digital collectibles. Each NFT card is distinct. … A rare NFT trading card featuring a legendary musician or athlete might command a high price due to their widespread fame. —Iulia Vasile
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—Anna Tingley, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
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At the top end of the market, elite college athletes can earn around $2 million annually from deals in the apparel and trading card categories.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 19 Mar. 2026
The reverend in charge of the largest cathedral in the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh has resigned after being arrested and accused of stealing more than $1,000 worth of baseball trading cards.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
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Anna Tingley, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
Each camelid also has its own trading card that frequent fliers like to collect.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
At the top end of the market, elite college athletes can earn around $2 million annually from deals in the apparel and trading card categories.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 19 Mar. 2026
The reverend in charge of the largest cathedral in the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh has resigned after being arrested and accused of stealing more than $1,000 worth of baseball trading cards.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Trading card.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trading%20card. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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