business card

noun

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

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Following detection, the NCSU patch – about the size of a business card – alerts its wearer simply by vibrating against the skin. New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2026 Almost like analysts are handing out buy ratings like cheap business cards at a trade show. Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Popl’s most engaged users were not individuals sharing digital business cards. Partner Content, Variety, 28 July 2026 Instead, the expenses include business cards, letterhead, consultant fees to complete the name change and replacing the sign in front of the school. Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for business card

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

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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 20 Aug. 2026.

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