picture postcard

noun

1. postcard ( def 1 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of picture postcard¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

Tourists enjoying the picture postcard views of Lakes Lucerne, Thun or Lake Neuchatel might be surprised to learn what lies beneath those pristine alpine waters.

From BBC

Danes have been shocked and saddened by the loss of the famous dragon spire from the city's picture postcard skyline.

From BBC

"What we don't want is programmes which I could perhaps describe as adverts for more second home owners that just present the sort of picture postcard, idealistic view of Cornwall."

From BBC

To me, everything about his dynamic debut album, from its picture postcard cover to its enigmatic song titles, seemed novel and intriguing.

From Salon

There are still calls for moderation though, so as not to disrupt biodiversity or blight the picture postcard Swiss Alps.

From Reuters