English Dictionary

calling card

noun

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.

I always carry a calling card with me in case I need to exchange contact information.

意味（1）

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.

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.

意味（2）

(figuratively) An attribute, symptom, object, or behavior which is distinctly characteristic of someone or something.

Free and slightly funky chamber music is the calling card of this festival.

意味（3）

(euphemistic) Excrement, especially of a domestic animal.

A guide dog left his calling card on the court at Tuesday night's Magic-Pistons game in Orlando.

意味（4）

A phonecard.

Many experts now advise consumers to use a prepaid calling card to save money on long distance calls while staying in a hotel.

意味（5）

A card advertising the services of a prostitute.