identification card

noun

Synonyms of identification cardnext
: id

Examples of identification card in a Sentence

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In the year and a half he’s been living on the streets, his identification card has been stolen six times. — Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026 That evidence [passports and identification cards] could send him to federal prison for life. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 1 June 2026 Truelove showed the trooper a sheriff's office badge and identification card, the release says. — Arkansas Online, 30 June 2026 But authorities said two identification cards were also found in Horsch’s vehicle and raised more questions. — Danny Freeman, CNN Money, 1 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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