English Explanatory Dictionary

calling card

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  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.
  2. An attribute, symptom, object, or behavior which is distinctly characteristic of someone or something.
  3. Excrement, especially of a domestic animal.
  4. A phonecard.
  5. A card advertising the services of a prostitute.
  6. An explosive dropped from a bomber aeroplane.

Pronunciation

en-au-calling card.ogg

Word forms

calling card calling cards calling-card

Synonyms

at-home card business card name card meishi visiting card signature mark hallmark telephone card tart card
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