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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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
“Fargo” begins with a title card that swears the film is based on a true story.
From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026
Before the closing goodbyes, a title card honored Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir, who died this week.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 18, 2026
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
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
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