postcard

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noun

post·​card ˈpōs(t)-ˌkärd How to pronounce postcard (audio)
Synonyms of postcardnext
1
: postal card sense 1
2
: a card on which a message may be written for mailing without an envelope and to which the sender must affix a stamp
postcardlike
ˈpōs(t)-ˌkärd-ˌlīk How to pronounce postcard (audio)
adjective

postcard

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adjective

: picturesque, picture-postcard
a postcard village

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Noun
That’s good news for autumnal fanatics, as this foliage-rich route—lined with maples, oaks, birches, and more—becomes postcard-perfect each October. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026 In addition to its postcard-ready setting, the city offers residents a rare blend of economic stability and everyday quality of life. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026
Adjective
Those views are postcard Hawaii, and the entire wing is very private, offering a sense of deep calm. — Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026 Don’t get used to it June 21, 2023 Huntington Beach was abuzz Wednesday morning as the almost postcard Southern California day kicked off. — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2023 See All Example Sentences for postcard

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1869, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1924, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of postcard was in 1869

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postcard

noun
post·​card
ˈpōs(t)-ˌkärd
1
: a card on which a message may be sent by mail without an envelope
2
: postal card sense 1

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