card meaning and definition

CARD noun

Definition of card (noun)

1. one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
   • "he collected cards and traded them with the other boys"
2. a card certifying the identity of the bearer
   • "he had to show his card to get in"
   • synonyms: identity card
3. a rectangular piece of stiff paper used to send messages (may have printed greetings or pictures)
   • "they sent us a card from Miami"
4. thin cardboard, usually rectangular
5. a witty amusing person who makes jokes
   • synonyms: wag, wit
6. a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
   • "a poster advertised the coming attractions"
   • synonyms: bill, notice, placard, poster, posting
7. a printed or written greeting that is left to indicate that you have visited
   • synonyms: calling card, visiting card
8. (golf) a record of scores (as in golf)
   • "you have to turn in your card to get a handicap"
   • synonyms: scorecard
9. a list of dishes available at a restaurant
   • "the menu was in French"
   • synonyms: bill of fare, carte, carte du jour, menu
10. (baseball) a list of batters in the order in which they will bat
    • "the managers presented their cards to the umpire at home plate"
    • synonyms: batting order, lineup
11. a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities
    • synonyms: add-in, board, circuit board, circuit card, plug-in

CARD verb

Definition of card (verb)

1. separate the fibers of
   • "tease wool"
   • synonyms: tease
2. ask someone for identification to determine whether he or she is old enough to consume liquor
   • "I was carded when I tried to buy a beer!"