business card

noun

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

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Since the film came out, Sachs says, people have offered her their own collections of old business cards. — Will Tizard, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026 The pair handed Haski business cards, emblazoned with golden eagles, and then started interrogating him about press freedom. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026 Lumina Dental of Mundelein and Vernon Hills offered small packs of candy with their business card. — Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 There’s a bespoke stationery salon (the only one outside of London) with consultants advising on creating personal stationery, business cards, holiday cards and wedding invitations. — David Moin, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for business card

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

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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 30 Oct. 2026.

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