card game

noun

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

Examples of card game in a Sentence

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The Minecraft video game is an exceedingly popular title amongst kids of all ages, and the card game does a great job of recreating the video game experience. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026 But the company has also leaned into card games as a part of its experiences, with Lorcana starter packs available inside hotel gift shops, and with games encouraged in the lobby when families get back from the theme park. Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026 The Panthers won the NFC South last season at 8-9 and lost to the Rams in a wild-card game. ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 The Eagles won 11 games, captured their second straight division title, but lost a wild-card game to San Francisco. CBS News, 5 Aug. 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 14 Aug. 2026.

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