flashcard

American

[flash-kahrd] / ˈflæʃˌkɑrd /

Or flash card

noun

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.

Etymology

Origin of flashcard

First recorded in 1920–25; flash + card ¹

Example Sentences

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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

Create flashcards, and once the flashcard is memorized, permit your daughter to destroy the flashcard in a fantastic way.

From Slate • Jan. 21, 2021

Emma holds up a flashcard with a skinny Korean boy in wire-rimmed glasses.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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