: 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 two short clips, some of the hostages can be seen playing cards or chess while sitting on mats on the floor.
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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
The woman told sheriff’s officials that the men demanded money and other items from people playing cards and possibly gambling in the garage.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 24 Nov. 2025
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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
The woman told sheriff’s officials that the men demanded money and other items from people playing cards and possibly gambling in the garage.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 24 Nov. 2025
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“Playing card.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playing%20card. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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