gift card

American

[gift kahrd] / ˈgɪft ˌkɑrd /

noun

a physical card or digital voucher purchased from a retailer and redeemable for goods or services by the holder, who has often received it as a gift.

Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

gift cards

plural

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gift card

For those who hit all bookstores — with stamps to show for it — the grand prize awaits: a raffle entry for a $325 gift card.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026

Steve says he’ll follow up with a gift card.

From Slate ● May 10, 2026

For example, what if a customer has a gift card they want to use?

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 25, 2026

Investigators were able to identify him as a suspect in the crimes through a gift card he purchased with a stolen credit card.

From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2026

Because you’re not going to think about me when you see a boring old gift card on your desk.

From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy

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