Basic Details
Word: Postcard
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A card that you can send by mail without an envelope, usually with a picture on one side.
Synonyms: Greeting card, mailing card
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Picture postcard: An image or situation that looks perfect or appealing. Example: "Their wedding was like a picture postcard, with beautiful flowers and a scenic backdrop."
- Wish you were here: A common phrase written on postcards to express longing for a friend or loved one to be present. Example: "I'm enjoying the beach holiday, wish you were here!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: She sent a postcard to her grandmother from her holiday in Spain, showing a lovely beach.
Example 2: At the gift shop, I found a beautiful postcard of a sunrise over the mountains.
Example 3: Every time he travels, he buys a postcard for his collection to remind him of his adventures.
Fun Fact
Did you know that postcards were first introduced in the late 1800s? They became popular as a way to communicate quickly and share beautiful images of places people visited.
Famous Quote
"A postcard is a memory frozen in time, a slice of life from a journey shared." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "postcard" mean?
a) A card to communicate by post
b) A type of letter
c) A magazine
d) A book of photographs
Answer: a) A card to communicate by post
2. Which of these is a synonym of "postcard"?
a) Envelope
b) Mailing card
c) Newspaper
d) Catalogue
Answer: b) Mailing card
3. Which sentence uses "postcard" correctly?
a) I tasted the postcard at dinner.
b) She sent a postcard to her friend from Paris.
c) The postcard sang a beautiful song.
d) He bought a postcard to wear as clothing.
Answer: b) She sent a postcard to her friend from Paris.
4. Which idiom means the same as "picture postcard"?
a) A picture worth a thousand words
b) Footprints in the sand
c) An apple a day
d) Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
Answer: a) A picture worth a thousand words
5. What is the opposite of "postcard"?
a) Letter
b) N/A
c) Book
d) Package
Answer: b) N/A
