Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
blackjack
noun
/ˈblækˌdʒæk/
Definition
A popular card game often played in casinos, where players try to get a hand value as close to 21 as possible without exceeding it.
Examples
- She enjoyed playing blackjack at the casino last weekend.
- After a few rounds, he finally learned the basic strategy for winning at blackjack.
- The dealer dealt the cards and began the blackjack game.
Meaning
The objective of blackjack is to beat the dealer by having a hand value higher than the dealer’s without going over 21.
Synonyms
- 21
- Spanish 21
