card

Definition

A playing card.

Etymology

From Middle English carde (“playing card”), from Old French carte, from Latin charta, from Ancient Greek χάρτης (khártēs, “paper, papyrus”). Doublet of carte and chart.

Example Sentences

• "As each card is played in blackjack, it changes the possibilities for both player and dealer by diminishing the number and the variety of cards that may be dealt."
• "He played cards with his friends."
• "The government played the Orange card to get support for their Ireland policy."