: one of a set of 24 to 78 thin rectangular pieces of cardboard or plastic marked on one side to show its rank and suit and used in playing any of numerous games
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Earp tries his best to cheer his pal up, pushing playing cards into his hands.
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Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Ed was a charismatic man and a friend of many people who enjoyed golf, fishing, hunting, woodworking, sports and playing cards.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
There’s also a three-course children’s menu priced at €70 ($76), with dishes such as The Lantern Festival (aka fish and chips) à la Tangled and Alice’s Biscuits (strawberry and chocolate biscuits fashioned like playing cards) from Alice in Wonderland.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2025
The clue [Two of spades?] doesn’t refer to a specific playing card.
—Deb Amlen, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
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Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Ed was a charismatic man and a friend of many people who enjoyed golf, fishing, hunting, woodworking, sports and playing cards.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
There’s also a three-course children’s menu priced at €70 ($76), with dishes such as The Lantern Festival (aka fish and chips) à la Tangled and Alice’s Biscuits (strawberry and chocolate biscuits fashioned like playing cards) from Alice in Wonderland.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2025
The clue [Two of spades?] doesn’t refer to a specific playing card.
—Deb Amlen, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Playing card.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playing%20card. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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