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postal card

American  

noun

  1. a card sold by the post office with a stamp already printed on it.

  2. postcard.

postal card British  

noun

  1. another term for postcard

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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

Got a postal card last week from some %� folks I know out in Hollywood, California.

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

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

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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