identification card

noun

Synonyms of identification cardnext
: id

Examples of identification card in a Sentence

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Each lion in both prides had its own identification card, where details down to the whisker spots were logged. — Addie Morfoot, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026 The board also sent out election notification and voter identification cards to voters with outdated information based on the old maps. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026 Despite the addition of digital licenses and identification cards on smartphones, the DMV still requires drivers to carry their physical cards while driving. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 On Saturday, Judge D’Anthony Thedford allowed for Davis’ pretrial release, but ordered him to surrender his firearm owner’s identification card and firearms to law enforcement within 48 hours. — William Lee, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for identification card

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of identification card was in 1889

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“Identification card.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/identification%20card. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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