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title card

American  
[tahyt-l kahrd] / ˈtaɪt l ˌkɑrd /

noun

  1. intertitle.

  2. 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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“Fargo” begins with a title card that swears the film is based on a true story.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026

At the end of Gaga and Beyoncé's "Thelma & Louise"-inspired escapade, a title card teases, To be continued…

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2025

A title card after “Weekend Update” promoted the SoCal Fire Fund and one at the end of the show honored filmmaker David Lynch, who died this week.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2025

Olsen: The film opens with a title card that reads, “This film was made in secret. When there is no way, a way must be found.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2024

Give title, same as on title card, only reversing the form, beginning under the middle of print and running out to the right-hand corner.

From A Library Primer by Dana, John Cotton