library card

noun

1. a card issued by a library to individuals or organizations entitling them or their representatives to borrow materials.

Word History and Origins

Origin of library card¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

She added that they were "delighted" to welcome his grandson - who is the author of a new book, After Oscar: The Legacy of a Scandal - to receive the library card on his behalf.

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The planning began the way all great overcommitments do: with a library card.

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To combat book censorship, some Southern California public libraries, including Los Angeles, Long Beach and San Diego, are joining libraries nationwide to provide access to online library cards.

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Liu, who lives in Manhattan, elaborated on why her library card, spur-of-the-moment theatergoing and riding her bicycle are essential to her well-being.

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“Your library card is worth its weight in gold these days because of the tremendous resources available at our libraries,” says Trejo.

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