usage: 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. card, paper
usage: a card certifying the identity of the bearer; "he had to show his card to get in"
3. card, identity card, positive identification
usage: a rectangular piece of stiff paper used to send messages (may have printed greetings or pictures); "they sent us a card from Miami"
4. card, correspondence
usage: thin cardboard, usually rectangular
5. card, cardboard, composition board
usage: a witty amusing person who makes jokes
6. wag, wit, card, humorist, humourist
usage: a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement; "a poster advertised the coming attractions"