baccarat

noun

Meaning

A card game played between two hands, the 'player' and the 'banker', where the goal is to have a hand value closest to nine.

Examples

He lost a fortune playing baccarat at the casino last night.
The rules of baccarat are surprisingly simple once you understand how the card values are calculated.

Synonyms: card game, gambling game, casino game, table game

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baccarat

noun

Pronunciation: ˈbækəræt

Definition

A card game played between two hands, the 'player' and the 'banker', where the goal is to have a hand value closest to nine.

Examples

He lost a fortune playing baccarat at the casino last night.
The rules of baccarat are surprisingly simple once you understand how the card values are calculated.
Many professional gamblers prefer baccarat because it offers some of the best odds in the house.

Synonyms of baccarat

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