flashcard

American  

[flash-kahrd] / ˈflæʃˌkɑrd /

Or flash card

noun

1. a card having words, numerals, or pictures on it, designed for gaining a rapid response from pupils when held up briefly by a teacher, used especially in reading, arithmetic, or vocabulary drills.

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Etymology

Origin of flashcard

First recorded in 1920–25; flash + card ¹

Example Sentences

My wife requested a flashcard tool so she could drill her French vocabulary, with the ability to add and edit multiple word lists.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

The briefcase is activated by a special flashcard, according to Zvezda.

From Reuters • Oct. 17, 2022

But the flashcard format still seems mostly useful for growing vocabulary and less useful for grammatical structures and being able to converse and create sentences.

From The Verge • Feb. 15, 2022

Recently, Theo’s son was playing with our toddler daughter and pulled out a blue flashcard from a toy basket.

From New York Times • Sep. 15, 2018

She holds up a new flashcard, this one featuring two identical white girls with brown pigtails and freckled cheeks.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller