Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rummy

noun
/ˈrəmi/
Definition
A card game typically played with two or more players, where the objective is to form sets or runs of cards.
Examples
  • We played a few rounds of rummy last night with friends.
  • The kids learned how to play rummy during the family gathering.
  • She always wins at rummy because of her strategic thinking.
Meaning
Rummy is commonly played in various forms and involves the matching of cards in groups.
Synonyms
  • Card game
  • Set game
  • Matching game