playing card

noun
UK /ˈpleɪ.ɪŋ ˌkɑːd/
US /ˈpleɪ.ɪŋ ˌkɑːrd/

A playing card is a small piece of thick paper with a picture or number on it that people use to play games.

She picked up a playing card and showed it to her friend.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. One of the cards in a standard set used for games like poker or bridge.

He dealt each player five playing cards.

3. A card used in magic tricks or card games.

The magician made the playing card vanish.

4. A card from a deck, often collected or used in games.

The children sorted the playing cards by color.