canasta
Canasta (noun) means a card game related to rummy, played with two decks, where players form sets called melds. Example: “The whole family played canasta after dinner.”
How to use canasta
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA rummy-style card game for four players using two packs of cards.
Word forms
canastas plural
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The whole family played _____ after dinner.
Etymology
From Spanish canasta, "basket"; the game originated in Uruguay.
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What does “canasta” mean?
The word “canasta” means a card game related to rummy, played with two decks, where players form sets called melds. In plain terms, a rummy-style card game for four players using two packs of cards.
How do you pronounce “canasta”?
“Canasta” is pronounced kuh-NAS-tuh (/kəˈnæstə/ in IPA).
How do you use “canasta” in a sentence?
Here is “canasta” used in a sentence: “The whole family played canasta after dinner.”
What part of speech is “canasta”?
“Canasta” is a noun.
Where does the word “canasta” come from?
The word “canasta” comes from Spanish. From Spanish canasta, "basket"; the game originated in Uruguay.
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