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.

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noun

gift cards

plural

Example Sentences

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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

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

There are no penalties for being at the bottom, but those at the top get a round of applause in Slack, and sometimes a gift card.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

I tuck my homemade gift card under a pillow.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein

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