business card holder

Meaning

A business card holder is a small case, wallet, or desk accessory used to store and protect business cards. It keeps the cards clean, organized, and easy to hand out to clients or partners. Using one is a simple way to look professional during networking events or meetings.

Examples

• He pulled a sleek leather business card holder out of his jacket pocket.

  He pulled a sleek leather business card holder out of his jacket pocket.

• I bought a metal business card holder to keep on my office desk.

  I bought a metal business card holder to keep on my office desk.

• A professional business card holder prevents your cards from getting bent.

  A professional business card holder prevents your cards from getting bent.

• She received a personalized business card holder as a graduation gift.

  She received a personalized business card holder as a graduation gift.

• Make sure your business card holder is full before you go to the conference.

  Make sure your business card holder is full before you go to the conference.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I need to buy a business cards holder.

  ✓ I need to buy a business card holder.

  Even though the holder holds many cards, the first noun acting as a modifier ('business card') remains singular.

• ✗ He put his credit cards in his business card holder.

  ✓ He put his business cards in his business card holder.

  While physically possible, a 'business card holder' is specifically designed for contact cards, whereas credit cards go in a 'wallet' or 'cardholder'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• I keep a silver ___ on my desk so visitors can easily take my contact details.

  💡 An accessory used to store and display business cards.

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  business card holder

• He forgot his ___ at home, so his cards got dirty in his pocket.

  💡 A small case that protects your professional contact cards.

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  business card holder