identification card

American  

noun

1. a card giving identifying data about a person, as full name, address, age, and color of hair and eyes, and often containing a photograph: for use as identification at a place of employment, school, club, etc.

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Etymology

Origin of identification card

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

Nima said armed officers stopped him but allowed him to go after seeing his hospital identification card.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

For example, you can request a replacement driver’s license or identification card by visiting a local Disaster Recovery Center where DMV officials can help you replace or reapply for the documents.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2025

Many of the flagged registered voters turned out to be naturalized citizens whom the state incorrectly identified as ineligible because it was using outdated DPS data from driver’s license and state identification card applications.

From Salon • Oct. 15, 2024

Using kiosks with iPads affixed to them, passengers have their photographs taken and matched to an image from a government database instead of presenting a physical identification card.

From New York Times • May 7, 2024

Rudi has his wallet out already, his identification card extracted.

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti