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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Before the close, “SNL” memorialized Diane Keaton, whose death was announced Saturday, in a title card.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 12, 2025
At the end of Gaga and Beyoncé's "Thelma & Louise"-inspired escapade, a title card teases, To be continued…
From Salon • Feb. 20, 2025
The end title card of this movie, we had to change like four times because she was still out there winning one after another after another.
From Salon • Dec. 25, 2024
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
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