business card

noun

: a small card bearing information (such as name and address) about a business or business representative

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Embossed business cards, account ledgers, bins of bolts at the hardware store—all are pleasurable physical artifacts that have been more or less outmoded by technology. Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 17 June 2026 Our expert take The Ink Business Cash® Credit Card is a no-annual-fee cash-back business card that's especially rewarding at office supply stores and gas stations. Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 12 June 2026 The Predators went all in, throwing a bunch of money at MacFarland and a longer title for his business card — president of hockey operations. Troy Renck, Denver Post, 7 June 2026 Print assets like brochures, billboards, business cards and magazine advertisements demand crisp, clear imagery to maintain a professional appearance. Anthony Savino, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for business card

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of business card was in 1821

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“Business card.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/business%20card. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

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