facecard

noun
UK /ˈfeɪs.kɑːd/
US /ˈfeɪs.kɑːrd/

A facecard is a playing card that shows a person, like a king, queen, or jack.

She won the game because she had a facecard in her hand.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A card with a picture of a face on it, used in games or magic tricks.

The magician showed a facecard and then made it disappear.

3. In some card games, a card worth more points than number cards.

Facecards are worth ten points in this game.

4. A card that has a person's photo on it, like an ID card.

He showed his facecard to get into the building.