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gift card

noun

Definition of gift card

: a card entitling the recipient to receive goods or services of a specified value from the issuer

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Donors will be compensated with a prepaid gift card, on average about $20 for one appointment. Taylor Hartz, chicagotribune.com, "Plasma donation center, which pays in gift cards, plans to open in Harwood Heights," 11 Sep. 2019 These locations will only accept credit and gift cards, as well as mobile payments like Apple Pay. Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, "Xcel Energy Center announces new policies for bags and stops allowing fans to step outside to smoke," 9 Sep. 2019 Another brought restaurant gift cards, stamps and a box of thank-you notes. Abigail Van Buren, al, "Dear Abby: Readers share ideas for overabundance of food given to grieving families," 8 Sep. 2019 But even better news: Parents who drop off a car seat will receive a $30 gift card, which can be used either in-store or online for more baby items. Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, "Walmart's Car Seat Recycling Program Means Savings for Parents — Here's How to Get Some Money Back," 29 Aug. 2019 Spammy text messages promising free gift cards, low credit card interest rates, debt relief services or other scams are the next nuisance taking over our phones. Kim Komando, USA TODAY, "6 clever ways to quash robotext spam messages before it’s too late," 29 Aug. 2019 Credit cards, gift cards and sunglasses were stolen from four vehicles. Washington Post, "Loudoun County crime report," 27 Aug. 2019 It can be used towards a #flytographer shoot or gift card. Johnny Diaz, sun-sentinel.com, "Bachelorette couple from Miami marry in Mexico," 26 Aug. 2019 Using $60 to purchase little gifts or gift cards to give away? Redbook, "I'm Struggling with Turning 60. Here's What I'm Doing to Combat That," 22 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of gift card

1991, in the meaning defined above

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gift card

noun

Kids Definition of gift card

: a card that is worth a certain amount of money and given to someone to buy something from a store