tarot
1 synonym for tarot, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A deck of 78 illustrated cards traditionally used for fortune-telling or divination.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
tarot card
How to use tarot
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
tarot cards
tarot reading
read someone's tarot
Etymology
Borrowed from French tarot, from Italian tarocco.
Full origin of tarot →Frequently asked questions
What does “tarot” mean?
The word “tarot” means a deck of 78 illustrated cards traditionally used for fortune-telling or divination. In plain terms, most people know tarot as fortune-telling cards, though it started life as a card game.
How do you pronounce “tarot”?
“Tarot” is pronounced TA-roh (/ˈtæ.ɹoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “tarot” in a sentence?
Here is “tarot” used in a sentence: “She spread out the tarot and turned over the first card.”
What part of speech is “tarot”?
“Tarot” is a noun.
Where does the word “tarot” come from?
The word “tarot” comes from French. Borrowed from French tarot, from Italian tarocco.
How many meanings does “tarot” have?
“Tarot” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a deck of 78 illustrated cards traditionally used for fortune-telling or divination.
