playing card

noun

1. one of the conventional set of 52 cards in four suits, as diamonds, hearts, spades, and clubs, used in playing various games of chance and skill.
2. one of any set or pack of cards used in playing games.

playing card

noun

1. one of a pack of 52 rectangular stiff cards, used for playing a variety of games, each card having one or more symbols of the same kind (diamonds, hearts, clubs, or spades) on the face, but an identical design on the reverse See also suit

Word History and Origins

Origin of playing card¹

First recorded in 1535–45

Example Sentences

The most common types of gambling young people spent money on were arcade gaming machines and placing a bet or playing cards with friends and family for money, the report said.

From BBC

"We see many pupils actually talking to one another in social situations, even playing cards at lunchtime as opposed to on their phones," said Mr Tate.

From BBC

Once, while playing cards, Noah suddenly started knocking the cards off the table and struck another patient in the face.

From Los Angeles Times

For a proper game of Texas hold ’em, check out the artist Matt McCormick’s deck of playing cards illustrated with lasso-wielding cowpunchers.

From New York Times

Next, he did a variation of the same trick except with three playing cards.

From Literature