playing card

English

Etymology

From playing +‎ card.

Noun

playing card (plural playing cards)

  2. (card games) Any of the usually 52 rectangular pieces of card used to play numerous games, featuring either one to 10 pips or a picture and belonging of one of four suits.

Coordinate terms

Suits in English · suits (see also: cards, playing cards) (layout · text)
hearts diamonds spades clubs

Translations

See also

Playing cards in English · playing cards (layout · text)
ace deuce, two three, trey four, cater five, cinque six seven
eight nine ten jack, knave queen king joker

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