postal card
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of postal card
An Americanism dating back to 1870–75
Example Sentences
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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
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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.
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"Well," said Joyce, "it wouldn't hurt to drop a postal card into the box."
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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
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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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