Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small, portable table: A card table is a small, lightweight table, typically with folding legs, designed to be easily stored when not in use.
   • A table for card games: A card table is a table specifically intended for playing card games, often featuring a felt or baize surface.

Usage

• The primary function of a card table is to provide a surface for playing card games like poker or bridge.
• Its portable, foldable design makes a card table suitable for temporary use in living rooms, parties, or events.

Examples

• Noun:
  • We set up a card table in the den for our weekly poker game.
  • After the party, she folded the card table and put it back in the closet.

Advanced Usage

• "to set up a card table": to unfold and prepare the table for use.
  • They set up a card table on the patio for the afternoon bridge tournament.
• "to man a card table": to be the person operating or hosting a game at such a table, often in a fundraising or casino context.
  • Volunteers were needed to man the card tables at the charity casino night.

Variants and Related Words

• Folding table (n): A general term for any table with a collapsible frame, which may be used for various purposes beyond card games.
• Game table (n): A broader category of tables designed for playing games, which may include card tables, chess tables, or billiard tables.

Synonyms

• Game table: A table used for playing games.
• Folding table: A table with hinged legs for easy storage.

Related Phrases

• Card table and chairs: A set typically including the table and matching folding chairs.
  • The card table and chairs were a convenient solution for our small apartment.

Notes

• In a casino context, a card table is a permanent, sturdy table where professional games like blackjack or poker are dealt, contrasting with the lightweight, foldable version for home use. Both share the core function of being a surface for card play.

Noun

1. a small light table with folding legs; can be folded for storage
2. a table for playing cards (as in a casino)