: 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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In the absence of family connections, Wollinka always surrounded herself with great neighbors and friends through work, playing cards and other social outlets.
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Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 19 Dec. 2025
In two short clips, some of the hostages can be seen playing cards or chess while sitting on mats on the floor.
—Dana Karni, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025
In addition, Melania placed a selection of Christmas village houses made up of playing cards and dominoes on a fireplace mantel and wooden hutch.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Nintendo was founded in 1889 as a company making playing cards and eventually moved to making toys in the 1960s.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2025
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Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 19 Dec. 2025
In two short clips, some of the hostages can be seen playing cards or chess while sitting on mats on the floor.
—Dana Karni, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025
In addition, Melania placed a selection of Christmas village houses made up of playing cards and dominoes on a fireplace mantel and wooden hutch.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Nintendo was founded in 1889 as a company making playing cards and eventually moved to making toys in the 1960s.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2025
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“Playing card.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playing%20card. Accessed 28 Dec. 2025.
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