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blackjack (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: [ˈblækˌdʒæk]

A card game where players try to get a hand total of 21 or as close as possible without exceeding it, aiming to beat the dealer's hand.

She won a lot of money playing blackjack at the casino.
The dealer hit on 16 and busted, so everyone who stayed in won the blackjack hand.
He decided to learn the basic strategy for blackjack to improve his odds.

play blackjack (collocation): To participate in the card game of blackjack. — "Let's go to the casino tonight and play blackjack."
blackjack dealer (collocation): The person in charge of dealing cards and managing the game in blackjack. — "The blackjack dealer was very friendly and efficient."
blackjack table (collocation): The table where the game of blackjack is played. — "He sat down at the blackjack table, hoping for a lucky streak."