identification card

noun

: id

Examples of identification card in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Any person entering may be asked to show a valid driver’s license, state identification card, or other government issued ID. Does not apply to organized and ticketed group outings or those participating in competitions where existing chaperone procedures are in place. —

Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Aug. 2024 Those venturing out on the streets had their identification cards inspected by army personnel at different check points, TV footage showed. —

Reuters, NBC News, 20 July 2024 Police said detectives served a search warrant at the man’s home on Wednesday and recovered a .45-caliber handgun, ammunition, firearm accessories and a fraudulent California identification card. —

Jason Green, The Mercury News, 21 June 2024 Crump said a wallet in the front pocket of Wade's jeans contained his state identification card with his home address, along with his credit card and health insurance card. —

Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for identification card

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Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of identification card was in 1889

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