Definitions
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noun
A small piece of stiff paper used in card games.
Examples
- She drew a card from the deck.
- He held four cards in his hand.
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noun
A game played with playing cards.
Examples
- They spent the evening playing cards.
- He taught his kids a simple card game.
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noun
A tactic or argument used to get what you want.
Examples
- The government played the Orange card to win support.
- He accused them of playing the race card.
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noun
A small, flat piece of stiff paper or plastic.
Examples
- She handed him her business card.
- He kept his ID card in his wallet.
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noun
A plastic card from a bank used to pay or take out money.
Examples
- He paid with his card instead of cash.
- She swiped her card at the register.
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noun
Payment made electronically instead of with cash.
Examples
- Card or cash? the cashier asked.
- Most customers pay by card these days.
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noun
Thick, stiff paper used for postcards and cards.
Examples
- She printed the invitations on heavy card.
- The artist sketched on a sheet of card.
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noun
In old-fashioned use, a map or chart.
Examples
- The old ship's card showed the coastline in detail.
- Sailors used a card to plan their course.
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noun
A funny or odd person who makes others laugh.
Examples
- My uncle is a real card and tells great jokes.
- Oh, Marek, you card, you almost fooled me!
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noun
A list of events or people taking part in a show or sports night.
Examples
- The main event topped tonight's card.
- Three title fights were on the card.