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

Example Sentences

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The money came almost daily, gift card by gift card; she once sent $300 for an Uber supposedly taking him to the airport.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

Sadly, Armando was unauthorized to give me merch, but he did offer me a gift card in a tiny envelope.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

Steve offers me a $30 gift card in exchange for a brief interview.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

“No. I shared my gift card with my family.”

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein

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