card game
/kɑːrd ɡeɪm/
Meaning
A card game is any game played with a deck of playing cards as the primary device. It is a neutral, everyday term used to describe social tabletop activities like poker, bridge, or UNO.
Examples
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We always play a card game after dinner on rainy days.
We always play a card game after dinner on rainy days.
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Do you know any fun card games we can play with four people?
Do you know any fun card games we can play with four people?
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My grandfather taught me a traditional card game when I was young.
My grandfather taught me a traditional card game when I was young.
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Poker is a very popular card game around the world.
Poker is a very popular card game around the world.
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Let's bring a deck of cards so we can play a card game on the train.
Let's bring a deck of cards so we can play a card game on the train.
Common Mistakes
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✗ Let's play a cards game tonight.
✓ Let's play a card game tonight.
When a noun modifies another noun, it is usually singular. Use 'card game', not 'cards game'.
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✗ We did a card game last night.
✓ We played a card game last night.
In English, we 'play' games, we do not 'do' them.
Related Expressions
Practice
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Solitaire is a famous ___ that you can play by yourself.
💡 A game played with a deck of cards.
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card game
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We sat around the table and started a friendly ___.
💡 A tabletop game using playing cards.
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card game