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 When Carol asked for the name of the person handling the estate, the friend gave her a business card for a barrister with a London office. Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024 The entrepreneur gave her his business card and later offered her a job at East Resources, his oil and gas exploration and production company. Blake Bakkila, Peoplemag, 26 July 2024 This colorful bowl from Ruffwear weighs practically nothing (0.6 ounces) and folds down to the size of a business card once your dog has gotten their fill of food or water. Amy Wilkinson, SELF, 14 Aug. 2024 Standout benefits: The Ink Business Unlimited is a cash-back business card that earns a minimum of 1.5% cash back on every purchase. Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 1 Aug. 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 12 Sep. 2024.

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