Ecards

/ˈiːkɑːrdz/ noun

Definition

electronic greeting cards sent via email or internet

Etymology

Compound of e- (electronic) + cards, emerged in 1990s with widespread internet adoption

Kelly Says

Ecards were the internet's first attempt at making digital communication more personal - basically the great-grandparent of today's emoji and GIFs!

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