business card

noun

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

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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. Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026 Following a moderated conversation, there will be a screening of Lynne’s new film Every Contact Leaves a Trace, a rumination of memory and assumptions using as inspiration a stack of business cards collected over 40 years. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Apr. 2026 Along with several newspapers from the day, including copies of The Denver Post, The Denver Republican, The Denver Times and the Rocky Mountain News, people involved in the installation left a letter and business cards. Christa Swanson, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026 Schenke gave the police officer a business card when asked what his name was. Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 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 5 Apr. 2026.

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