business card

noun

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

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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 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 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 George Christenson, the county clerk, said an FBI agent visited the home of the county's elections director and left a business card. Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 14 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 13 Jun. 2026.

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