Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
baccarat
noun
/ˈbæk.ə.rɑː/
Definition
A card game played at casinos, usually involving a banker and two hands dealt to players.
Examples
- She enjoyed playing baccarat at the glamorous casino in Las Vegas.
- The high rollers gathered around the baccarat table, eager to place their bets.
Meaning
Baccarat is a casino card game that involves comparing the cards between two hands: the player and the banker. The goal is to bet on which hand will have a value closest to nine.
Synonyms
- Card game
- Gambling game
