: one of a set of 24 to 78 thin rectangular pieces of cardboard or plastic marked on one side to show its rank and suit and used in playing any of numerous games
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Karen Tsugawa, the creator of the mural, said the design mimics traditional Japanese playing cards called hanafuda.
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Acsah Lemma, Sacramento Bee, 31 May 2024
That might mean attending onboard enrichment lectures, spending the afternoon playing cards with fellow passengers, or dipping into the onboard spa and sauna before cocktail hour.
—Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2024
The videos show them slowly but fluently reading a hardback book, filling in a crossword puzzle, and playing cards.
—IEEE Spectrum, 21 May 2024
Apocalypse stands by Gambit's grave, holding one of his playing cards in his hands.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 17 May 2024
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Acsah Lemma, Sacramento Bee, 31 May 2024
That might mean attending onboard enrichment lectures, spending the afternoon playing cards with fellow passengers, or dipping into the onboard spa and sauna before cocktail hour.
—Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2024
The videos show them slowly but fluently reading a hardback book, filling in a crossword puzzle, and playing cards.
—IEEE Spectrum, 21 May 2024
Apocalypse stands by Gambit's grave, holding one of his playing cards in his hands.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 17 May 2024
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“Playing card.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playing%20card. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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