Cards: meaning, definitions and examples
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cards
[ kษหrds ]
playing game
A piece of thick paper or thin cardboard, usually rectangular, used to play games or for writing on.
Synonyms
game card, playing card, trading card
Examples of usage
- You need a deck of cards to play the game.
- She wrote her phone number on a business card.
information
A piece of stiff paper, plastic, or metal with information on it, for example, a business card or credit card.
Synonyms
ID card, debit card, membership card
Examples of usage
- I handed him my business card.
- She swiped her credit card at the store.
sports
A small piece of cardboard with a player's name and picture on it, used to collect and trade.
Synonyms
collectible card, trading card
Examples of usage
- I have a collection of baseball cards.
- He traded his rare card for a valuable one.
Translations
Translations of the word "cards" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cartas
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคฐเฅเคก
๐ฉ๐ช Karten
๐ฎ๐ฉ kartu
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะฐััะธ
๐ต๐ฑ karty
๐ฏ๐ต ใซใผใ
๐ซ๐ท cartes
๐ช๐ธ cartas
๐น๐ท kartlar
๐ฐ๐ท ์นด๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุทุงูุงุช
๐จ๐ฟ karty
๐ธ๐ฐ karty
๐จ๐ณ ๅก็
๐ธ๐ฎ karte
๐ฎ๐ธ spil
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะฐััะฐะปะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kartlar
๐ฒ๐ฝ cartas
Word origin
The word 'cards' originated from the Latin word 'charta' meaning paper or leaf of paper. It was first used in the 14th century to refer to playing cards and later expanded to include other types of informational cards. Cards have been used for various purposes throughout history, from playing games to conveying important information. Today, cards are an essential part of daily life, with a wide variety of designs and uses.
See also: card, cardigan, cardinal, carding, cardsharp, postcard.