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postcard

/ˈpoʊst.kɑːrd/

A postcard is a small, rectangular card used for sending a message through the mail without an envelope. It usually has a beautiful picture or photo on one side and space for writing a message and an address on the other side.

أمثلة

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1

I sent a postcard to my parents while I was on vacation in Rome.

I mailed a picture card to my mother and father during my holiday in Rome.

2

Please ensure the postcard has the correct postage stamp before mailing it.

Kindly make sure the card has the right stamp before putting it in the mail.

3

Look at this cool postcard I got from Sarah in Japan!

Check out this great picture card that Sarah sent me from Japan!

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
postcard
صفة
postcard
مرتبط
postage
💡

نصيحة للحفظ

Think of it as a 'POSTable CARD'. You post it (mail it) and it's a card.

اختبار سريع

I bought a beautiful ___ at the gift shop to send to my friend.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: postcard

أمثلة

1

I sent a postcard to my parents while I was on vacation in Rome.

everyday

I mailed a picture card to my mother and father during my holiday in Rome.

2

Please ensure the postcard has the correct postage stamp before mailing it.

formal

Kindly make sure the card has the right stamp before putting it in the mail.

3

Look at this cool postcard I got from Sarah in Japan!

informal

Check out this great picture card that Sarah sent me from Japan!

4

Researchers use vintage postcards to analyze historical changes in urban landscapes.

academic

Scholars study old picture cards to understand how city views have changed over time.

5

We are sending a promotional postcard to all our loyal customers next month.

business

Our company is mailing an advertising card to all our regular clients next month.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
postcard
صفة
postcard
مرتبط
postage

تلازمات شائعة

send a postcard to mail a postcard to someone
picture postcard a postcard with a photograph or illustration
write a postcard to compose a short message on a card
vintage postcard an old or antique postcard
collect postcards to keep postcards as a hobby

العبارات الشائعة

postcard perfect

looking exactly like a beautiful, ideal picture

wish you were here

a traditional message written on a travel postcard

picture-postcard view

a scene that is very attractive and scenic

يُخلط عادةً مع

postcard vs letter

A letter is usually long and hidden inside an envelope, whereas a postcard is a single card with no envelope.

📝

ملاحظات الاستخدام

Postcards are almost always used in the context of travel and tourism. They are written in the first person and are usually brief because of the limited space.

⚠️

أخطاء شائعة

Learners sometimes try to use 'postcard' as a verb; instead, use 'send a postcard'. Also, avoid writing 'post card' as two separate words.

💡

نصيحة للحفظ

Think of it as a 'POSTable CARD'. You post it (mail it) and it's a card.

📖

أصل الكلمة

Created in the late 19th century by combining 'post' (meaning mail) and 'card'.

أنماط نحوية

countable noun plural: postcards often follows the verb 'send'
🌍

السياق الثقافي

In many Western cultures, it is a common tradition to send postcards to friends and family while on holiday to share your experiences.

اختبار سريع

I bought a beautiful ___ at the gift shop to send to my friend.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: postcard

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taxi

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bicycle

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backpack

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map

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passenger

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hostel

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