Meaning of the word "playing card" in English

What does "playing card" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

playing card

US /ˈpleɪ.ɪŋ ˌkɑːrd/

UK /ˈpleɪ.ɪŋ ˌkɑːrd/

one of a set of 52 small pieces of stiff paper, plastic, or cardboard, each with a number and a suit, used for playing various games

Example:

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He shuffled the deck of playing cards before dealing.

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The magician performed a trick with a single playing card.

Synonym:

card game card deck card

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