business card
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of business card
First recorded in 1830–40
Example Sentences
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One of the people who told The Times they’d been paid to make up false claims said a senior investigator with the office had left a business card with a family member in December.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026
The story might have stopped there except the paramedic slipped Dale's business card into Jonathan's bag.
From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025
The next day, I found a business card on my desk with Lynda’s cell number.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025
When someone recognizes him, he shakes their hand and gives them a business card.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 7, 2025
“Actually, I'm here for work,” he said, reaching into his shirt pocket and taking out a business card, which he handed to Mr. Rowan.
From "I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980" by Lauren Tarshis
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