card game

noun

plural card games
: a game that uses a deck of cards

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In his free time, Carson enjoys playing board games, card games and video games. The Star, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026 Or card games, board games, pickleball games. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026 The Bo Jackson Battle Arena card game brand recently produced a Tecmo Bowl edition. Larry Holder, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026 This might include card games, fidget toys, coloring books, brain puzzles, magazines, sticker books—whatever your kid likes. ​wendy Wisner, Parents, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for card game

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of card game was in 1611

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“Card game.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/card%20game. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.

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