noun
deuce
dyoos
Deuce (noun) means a playing card or die face showing two. Example: “He drew the deuce of clubs on the final hand.”
noun
1
A playing card or die face showing two.
"You see, Sir, when I look at the Ace it reminds me that there is but one God. The deuce reminds me that the bible is divided into two parts; the Old and New Testaments. And when I see the trey I think of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost."
— , Deck of Cards (1948)
"He drew the deuce of clubs on the final hand."
2
In tennis, a tied score (40-40) requiring a two-point lead to win the game.
"The game reached deuce three times before she finally won it."
How to use deuce
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMainly used for "two" in cards, dice, and the tied tennis score.
Common pairings
call deuce
the deuce of hearts
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Word forms
- Plural
- deuces
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Etymology
From Old French deus ("two"), from Latin duo.
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What does “deuce” mean?
The word “deuce” means a playing card or die face showing two. In plain terms, mainly used for "two" in cards, dice, and the tied tennis score.
How do you pronounce “deuce”?
“Deuce” is pronounced dyoos (/dus/ in IPA).
How do you use “deuce” in a sentence?
Here is “deuce” used in a sentence: “He drew the deuce of clubs on the final hand.”
What part of speech is “deuce”?
“Deuce” is a noun.
Where does the word “deuce” come from?
The word “deuce” comes from Latin. From Old French deus ("two"), from Latin duo.
How many meanings does “deuce” have?
“Deuce” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a playing card or die face showing two.
