# postcard vs postwar

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### postcard
*noun · IPA /ˈpoʊstˌkɑɹd/ · frequency rank #16,305*
A rectangular piece of thick paper or thin cardboard, typically used for sending messages by mail without the need for an envelope.

### postwar
*adjective · frequency rank #16,999*
Alternative spelling of post-war.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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