postal card
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of postal card
An Americanism dating back to 1870–75
Example Sentences
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"Well," said Joyce, "it wouldn't hurt to drop a postal card into the box."
From Time Magazine Archive
But a California supporter started a chain postal card boom: "Link by link and vote by vote it will carry him to the White House!"
From Time Magazine Archive
The first First Lady will not be completely ousted from the mails because her likeness will continue to appear on the reply half of the 2¢ business postal card.
From Time Magazine Archive
Finally, a postal card arrives from Chicago, announcing that the erring son is working steadily in a law office and' the snake-charmer wife is dancing in a night club for their mutual support.
From Time Magazine Archive
He took Montag quickly into the bedroom and lifted a picture frame aside, revealing a television screen the size of a postal card.
From "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury
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