Definitions

calling card

[kaw-ling kahrd] / ˈkɔ lɪŋ ˌkɑrd /

NOUN

name card for visitor

Synonyms

STRONGEST

business card

WEAK

call card card visiting card

Example Sentences

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Or is the Scotland faithful's new calling card here to stay?

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026

But Carr quickly talked about how playing defense will be his calling card with the Lakers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2026

As with red baseball caps, it is a calling card that evokes his presence without explanation.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Few things are a better calling card for queer counterculture than a Daft Punk deep cut.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026

Emily pulled the calling card loose and stood up.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman