Euchre: meaning, definitions and examples

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euchre

 

[ หˆjuหkษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

card game

Euchre is a trick-taking card game that is played with a deck of 24, 28, or 32 cards. It is typically played by four players in two partnerships. The aim is to be the first partnership to score a certain number of points, usually 10 or 11. Players must use skill and strategy to win tricks, incorporating a trump suit that can change during the game.

Synonyms

card game, trick-taking game

Examples of usage

  • Let's play euchre tonight.
  • She is really good at euchre.
  • They organized a euchre tournament.
  • We played euchre for hours.

Translations

Translations of the word "euchre" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น euchre

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฏเฅเคšเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Euchre

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ euchre

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัŽั…ั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ euchre

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฆใƒผใ‚ซใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท euchre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ euchre

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท euchre

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ ์ปค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠูˆุฎุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ euchre

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ euchre

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐคๅ…‹ๅฐ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ euchre

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ euchre

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัŽั…ั€ะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒฃแƒฎแƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ euchre

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ euchre

Etymology

The term 'euchre' is believed to have originated from the German word 'jux', which means 'to joke or play a trick'. It is thought that the game came to the United States in the 19th century from German immigrants. The game quickly gained popularity in various states, particularly in the Midwest. Historically, euchre has seen many variations and has evolved into different versions across regions. Its unique combination of strategy, partnership, and luck makes it a favored pastime for many social gatherings. The spelling and pronunciation of 'euchre' have adapted over time, but its core principles have remained consistent, contributing to its longevity and enjoyment in card-playing culture.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,519, 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.