postcard

Everyday

1. A postcard is a card, often with a picture on one side, that you write a short message on and send by post without an envelope. tree →
2. A postcard can be any small picture card. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life people send postcards from holidays to family and friends. In English lessons pupils write a postcard: a short message, a greeting and the address. In maths, postcards are counted and priced: 3 postcards at 50p each cost £1.50.

Examples

• We sent Nan a postcard from the beach. tree →
• The postcard had a picture of a koala. tree →
• Write a postcard telling a friend about your holiday. tree →
• Postcards cost 80 cents each. tree →
• I keep my postcards on the fridge. tree →
• Wish you were here! Love, Sam (on a postcard) tree →

Note

Written as one word. Countable. Short messages, so postcards are usually informal and written in note style.