Meaning of calling card | Babel Free

Definitions

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.
   figuratively
3. Excrement, especially of a domestic animal.
   euphemistic
4. A phonecard.
5. A card advertising the services of a prostitute.
6. An explosive dropped from a bomber aeroplane.

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Examples

“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.”

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

“The poisoning also turned Novichok into something of a Russian calling card.”

“She didn’t set out to make candor her calling card.”

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

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

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