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

Recent Examples on the Web Mariachi musicians would walk in on a Monday morning needing a fresh supply of business cards after a busy weekend promoting their talents. Jessica Ritz, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2024 That’s like a surgeon who makes a habit of stabbing people then giving them a business card recommending his services. Irv Erdos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2024 This would, of course, be a more positive contribution than simply showing up to an event and passing out your business cards. Nicole Dieker, Vox, 9 June 2024 Here's another do-it-yourself option: Cut a 1- to 2-inch rectangular hole in a white sheet of cardstock — paper that is sturdier than regular paper and thinner than cardboard (the kind used for business cards and postcards). Jennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for business card 

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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 29 Jun. 2024.

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