playing-card

playing-card

A hand of playing-card is dealt face down on a green felt table.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A piece of cardboard or plastic: "playing-card" refers to one of a set of rectangular cards, typically divided into four suits (hearts, diamonds, clubs, spades), used in various games.
    • A component of a deck: Each "playing-card" is an individual unit within a standard deck, often bearing a rank (e.g., Ace, King, Queen, Jack) and a suit symbol.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • He shuffled the deck and dealt each player seven playing-cards. (He mixed the cards and gave them out.)
    • She carefully placed a single playing-card on the table. (She put one card from the set down.)
Advanced Usage

  • "to be a playing-card": to function as an individual card in a game.

    • In poker, each playing-card has a specific value. (Every card in the set holds a particular rank for scoring.)

  • "a playing-card holder": a device or person that keeps cards for use.

    • He used a playing-card holder to display his hand. (He used a tool to show his cards without holding them.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Card (n): a shortened form of "playing-card," often used interchangeably.

    • She picked up a card from the deck. (She selected one playing-card.)

  • Deck (n): a complete set of playing-cards.

    • The deck contains 52 playing-cards. (The full set has 52 individual cards.)
Synonyms
  • Card: the most common synonym for a single playing-card.
  • Game card: a card used in a specific game, though less precise.
Phrasal Verbs

  • Play a card: to use a playing-card during a game.

    • He played a card that matched the suit. (He used one of his playing-cards in the turn.)

  • Draw a card: to take a playing-card from the deck or pile.

    • She drew a card from the top of the deck. (She removed one playing-card from the pile.)
Related Idioms

  • Put one's cards on the table: to be open and honest about one's intentions or resources.

    • In the negotiation, he put his cards on the table. (He revealed his plans, like showing his playing-cards.)

  • Play one's cards right: to make good use of opportunities or resources.

    • If you play your cards right, you'll get the job. (If you use your advantages wisely, like choosing the right playing-cards.)

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