title card
Americannoun
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a card with the title of a book or the name of another object in a library collection, traditionally organized in alphabetical order in the library’s card catalog.
Each record should have a main title card.
Etymology
Origin of title card
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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The end of “Brand New Day” promises that “Spider-Man will return” in a title card, and Holland is also set to star in an upcoming Fred Astaire biopic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
That also means that, despite the title card appearing at the top of the film, I watched all 115 minutes of “Reminders of Him” believing I was watching a movie called “Reminders of Me.”
From Salon ● Mar. 19, 2026
Can you explain that moment and actually showing the alternate title card?
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 22, 2026
“Fargo” begins with a title card that swears the film is based on a true story.
From Salon ● Feb. 7, 2026
The title card becomes in most cases a series card, since the title of an often-represented subject attracts to itself many names of artists.
From A Library Primer by Dana, John Cotton
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