pack of cards
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Definition
- Noun:
- A complete set of 52 playing cards: A "pack of cards" refers to a standard, full collection of playing cards used for games, typically containing four suits (hearts, diamonds, clubs, spades) with thirteen ranks each (Ace through King).
Usage
- The term is used to refer to the physical deck as a single, complete unit. It is a common term in British English, synonymous with "deck of cards" in American English.
- It is typically used in contexts involving card games, magic tricks, or any activity requiring a full set of playing cards.
Examples
- Noun:
- He shuffled the pack of cards before dealing.
- For this game, you will need a standard pack of cards.
- She bought a new pack of cards for the poker night.
Advanced Usage
- "a fresh pack of cards": Refers to a new, unopened, or unused deck.
- Let's open a fresh pack of cards for the tournament.
- "sealed pack of cards": Emphasizes that the deck is in its original, unopened packaging.
- The prize was a sealed pack of cards signed by the magician.
Variants and Related Words
- Deck of cards (n): The more common American English equivalent for "pack of cards."
- He shuffled the deck of cards expertly.
- Card deck (n): Another variant, often used in a more general sense.
- Pack (n): Can be used informally as a short form when the context is clear.
- Grab the pack and let's play.
Synonyms
- Deck: A full set of playing cards.
- Deck of cards: The American English synonym.
- Card pack: A less common variant.
Notes on Different Meanings
- The phrase "pack of cards" almost exclusively refers to a complete set of 52 playing cards. It is not typically used to describe other collections or packs (e.g., a pack of gum, a pack of wolves). For those, the word "pack" is used alone or in different combinations.
- The term emphasizes the completeness and standard composition of the set.
Noun
- a pack of 52 playing cards