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Blackjack: meaning, definitions and examples

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blackjack

 

[ ˈblækˌdʒæk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

card game

Blackjack is a popular card game often played in casinos. It is played between one or more players and a dealer. The objective is to beat the dealer's hand without exceeding a total of 21. Players are dealt two cards and can choose to 'hit' to take more cards or 'stand' to keep their current total. The game requires both skill and luck, making it a favorite among gamblers.

Synonyms

21, blackjack game

Examples of usage

  • I won big last night playing blackjack.
  • She sat down at the blackjack table with high hopes.
  • The dealer shuffled the cards for the next round of blackjack.

Translations

Translations of the word "blackjack" in other languages:

🇵🇹 blackjack

🇮🇳 ब्लैकजैक

🇩🇪 Blackjack

🇮🇩 blackjack

🇺🇦 блекджек

🇵🇱 blackjack

🇯🇵 ブラックジャック

🇫🇷 blackjack

🇪🇸 blackjack

🇹🇷 blackjack

🇰🇷 블랙잭

🇸🇦 بلاك جاك

🇨🇿 blackjack

🇸🇰 blackjack

🇨🇳 二十一点

🇸🇮 blackjack

🇮🇸 blackjack

🇰🇿 блекджек

🇬🇪 ბლექჯეკი

🇦🇿 blackjack

🇲🇽 blackjack

Etymology

The term 'blackjack' originated in the United States in the early 20th century. The game itself evolved from various European card games, including 'Vingt-et-Un', a French game that translates to 'twenty-one'. The term 'blackjack' initially referred to a special bet that paid out 10 to 1 if the player had the ace of spades and a black jack, although this was removed from the game shortly after its introduction. Today, blackjack is not only a staple in casinos but also a popular choice for home games and online gaming platforms, recognized globally as a classic card game.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,825, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.