business card

American  

noun

1. a small card on which is printed, typically, a person's name, job title, firm, business address, and telephone number.

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Etymology

Origin of business card

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

Mr. Kohn later told Goldberger: “We had no business. We had no business card, no brochure, nothing. It was a little crazy.”

From Washington Post

Brown encouraged them to search his wallet for his business card, which showed he had a real estate license.

From Washington Post

Martin Smith was a printer until the late 1990s, when people began printing their business cards at home.

From Washington Post

There was a business card with a woman’s name, phone number and title: senior vice president, Tiffany & Company.

From New York Times

Your front door has probably been papered with business cards and fliers offering services, and you have probably received coupons in the mail for discounts, especially in spring, summer and fall.

From Washington Post

Related Words

• calling card
• card