Meaning & Definition of Card in English

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"

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

6. A sign posted in a public place as an advertisement

• "A poster advertised the coming attractions"

7. A printed or written greeting that is left to indicate that you have visited

8. (golf) a record of scores (as in golf)

• "You have to turn in your card to get a handicap"

9. A list of dishes available at a restaurant

• "The menu was in french"

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"

11. A printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities

1. Separate the fibers of

• "Tease wool"

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!"