noun
baccarat
BA-kuh-rah
Baccarat (noun) means a card game, popular in casinos, where players bet on which of two hands will score closer to nine. Example: “He lost a small fortune at the baccarat table in Monte Carlo.”
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A card game, popular in casinos, where players bet on which of two hands will score closer to nine.
"He lost a small fortune at the baccarat table in Monte Carlo."
How to use baccarat
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casino card game similar in spirit to blackjack, famous for its high-stakes reputation.
Common pairings
play baccarat
the baccarat table
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- baccarats
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Etymology
Borrowed from French, likely named after the town of Baccarat in eastern France, though the exact link is debated.
Synonyms
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chemin de fer
Rhymes for baccarat
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What does “baccarat” mean?
The word “baccarat” means a card game, popular in casinos, where players bet on which of two hands will score closer to nine. In plain terms, a casino card game similar in spirit to blackjack, famous for its high-stakes reputation.
How do you pronounce “baccarat”?
“Baccarat” is pronounced BA-kuh-rah (/ˈbækəɹɑː/ in IPA).
How do you use “baccarat” in a sentence?
Here is “baccarat” used in a sentence: “He lost a small fortune at the baccarat table in Monte Carlo.”
What part of speech is “baccarat”?
“Baccarat” is a noun.
Where does the word “baccarat” come from?
The word “baccarat” comes from French. Borrowed from French, likely named after the town of Baccarat in eastern France, though the exact link is debated.
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