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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.

Etymology

Origin of business card

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

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Its fonts, a mix of cursive and midcentury typeface, were inspired by his business card.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

The story might have stopped there except the paramedic slipped Dale's business card into Jonathan's bag.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025

“Over here, buddy,” said a vendor as he flashed a business card.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 11, 2025

They often hand you a business card, urging you to call them at any time.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2025

He pulls open a drawer of the desk and after searching for a moment he takes out a business card that contains only a single name.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

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