Card

/kaːd/

The meaning and definition of Card, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. (in the plural) Any game using playing cards; a card game.
    β€œHe played cards with his friends.”
  2. A resource or an argument, used to achieve a purpose.
    β€œHe accused them of playing the race card.”
verb
  1. To check IDs, especially against a minimum age requirement.
    β€œI heard you don't get carded at the other liquor store.”
  2. To make (a stated score), as recorded on a scoring card.
    β€œMcIlroy carded a stellar nine-under-par 61 in the final round.”

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