English
Alternative forms
Noun
calling card (plural calling cards)
- A small printed card which identifies the bearer, traditionally presented for introduction when making a social visit to a home or when attending a formal social event or business meeting.
- 1905, Alice Hegan Rice, Sandy, ch. 7:
- If Mrs. Nelson does come here, you be sure to put on your white apron before you open the door; and for pity sake don't forget the card-tray! You ought to know better than to stick out your hand for a lady's calling-card.
- 1905, Alice Hegan Rice, Sandy, ch. 7:
- (deprecated template usage) Lua error in Module:parameters at line 370: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "idiomatic" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. An attribute, object, or behavior which is distinctly characteristic of someone or something.
- 2006, Anne Midgette, "Summer Stages: Mozart, Yes, But Also Much More," New York Times, 14 May (retrieved 26 Sep. 2008):
- Free and slightly funky chamber music is the calling card of this festival.
- 2006, Anne Midgette, "Summer Stages: Mozart, Yes, But Also Much More," New York Times, 14 May (retrieved 26 Sep. 2008):
- (deprecated template usage) Lua error in Module:parameters at line 370: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "euphemistic" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. Excrement, especially of a domestic animal.
- 2005, Dwight Perry, "Sideline Chatter: Just doo it," Seattle Times, 21 Jan. (retrieved 26 Sep. 2008):
- A guide dog left his calling card on the court at Tuesday night's Magic-Pistons game in Orlando.
- 2005, Dwight Perry, "Sideline Chatter: Just doo it," Seattle Times, 21 Jan. (retrieved 26 Sep. 2008):
- A prepaid card or credit card, usually electronically readable, used to pay the charges when making a telephone call.
- 2003, Michelle Singletary, "Traveler beware: Free things may cost you money," 22 Nov. (retrieved 26 Sep. 2008):
- Many experts now advise consumers to use a prepaid calling card to save money on long distance calls while staying in a hotel.
- 2003, Michelle Singletary, "Traveler beware: Free things may cost you money," 22 Nov. (retrieved 26 Sep. 2008):
Synonyms
- (small printed card which identifies the bearer): at-home card, name card, meishi, visiting card
- (card used to pay the charges when making a telephone call): telephone card
Translations
printed card identifying the bearer — see business card
characteristic
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wuphemistic: excrement
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card to pay a telephone call
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