Baccarat: meaning, definitions and examples
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baccarat
[ bรฆkษหrษห ]
card game
Baccarat is a popular card game often played in casinos. It involves comparing the hands of two players: the 'Player' and the 'Banker'. The game is known for its simplicity and is usually associated with high rollers. Players bet on which hand will win or if the game will end in a tie. Baccarat has several variants, with the most notable being 'Punto Banco', 'Chemin de Fer', and 'Baccarat Banque'.
Examples of usage
- He won big playing baccarat last night.
- They enjoyed their evening at the casino, especially playing baccarat.
- Many celebrities are known to play baccarat in private rooms.
Translations
Translations of the word "baccarat" in other languages:
๐ต๐น bacarรก
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคเคพเคฐเคพเค
๐ฉ๐ช Baccarat
๐ฎ๐ฉ baccarat
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะฐะบะบะฐัะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ bakarat
๐ฏ๐ต ใใซใฉ
๐ซ๐ท baccarat
๐ช๐ธ bacarรก
๐น๐ท baccarat
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ์นด๋ผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุงูุงุฑุงุช
๐จ๐ฟ baccarat
๐ธ๐ฐ baccarat
๐จ๐ณ ็พๅฎถไน
๐ธ๐ฎ baccarat
๐ฎ๐ธ baccarat
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐะบะบะฐัะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ แแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bakara
๐ฒ๐ฝ bacarรก
Etymology
The term 'baccarat' is derived from the Italian word 'baccarร ', which means 'zero', referring to the value of the tens and face cards in the game. The game's origins can be traced back to the 19th century, likely in France, where it gained immense popularity among the aristocracy. The game evolved from earlier versions played in Italy, such as 'baccara' and 'baccaret'. Its appeal grew as casinos began to adopt the game, providing it a glamorous reputation as a high-stakes game often favored by the wealthy. As casinos spread around the world, particularly in Las Vegas and Macau, baccarat became a staple in gambling establishments, leading to various adaptations and house rules.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #37,348, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.