business card

noun

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

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Take plenty of business cards, review the schedule in advance, and practice your elevator pitch. Tonia Ryan, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025 There’s one other element to the refresh that will appeal to small-business owners and sole proprietors: The first-ever Sapphire business card will also launch on June 23. Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2025 Almost all of our understanding of science has come in that time, and hence there are business cards out there that represent some important achievements and the individuals who made them. New Atlas, 30 May 2025 Our expert take The Business Platinum Card from American Express is a premium business card loaded with statement credit offers for business services and travel that help justify its steep annual fee. Ryley Amond, CNBC, 8 July 2025 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 29 Jul. 2025.

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