business card

noun

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

Examples of business card in a Sentence

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The senator, sporting a UConn baseball cap, a T-shirt, shorts and sneakers, listened to Patel’s concerns before leaving a business card for the owner on his way out. Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2025 Rubio’s new business cards must be three-by-five inches and, as with with most jobs, the longer the title, the less important the position. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2025 According to the outlet, the first scene of the film to be shot was actually the one where Kevin G. introduces himself with his epic business card. Jane Lacroix, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025 Go wherever that is with business cards and/or fliers that have a link to your online profile. Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 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 9 Jun. 2025.

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