greeting card

noun
UK: /ˈɡriːtɪŋ kɑːd/
US: /ˈɡriːtɪŋ kɑːrd/

  1. A folded card with a picture or design on the front and a message inside, sent to someone on a special occasion.

    1. I bought a greeting card for my mom.
    2. She received a beautiful greeting card on her birthday from her best friend.

  2. A commercially produced card expressing good wishes, congratulations, or affection, typically sent by mail.

    1. He sent a greeting card to express sympathy.
    2. The company designs greeting cards for various holidays and special events each year.

Synonyms

card note postcard
greeting card adjective

  1. Describing something resembling or related to a greeting card, often in appearance or sentiment.

    1. The scene looked like a greeting card image.
    2. The overly sentimental movie felt like a greeting card come to life, lacking real depth.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "greeting card" in English means: A folded card with a picture or design on the front and a message inside, sent to someone on a special occasion., A commercially produced card expressing good wishes, congratulations, or affection, typically sent by mail..

The phonetic transcription of "greeting card" is /ˈɡriːtɪŋ kɑːd/ in British English and /ˈɡriːtɪŋ kɑːrd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "greeting card": card, note, postcard.

Example usage of "greeting card": "I bought a greeting card for my mom.". More examples on the page.