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

A playing card or die face showing two.

"He drew the deuce of clubs on the final hand."

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 notes

In plain EnglishMainly used for "two" in cards, dice, and the tied tennis score.

Common pairings

call deuce the deuce of hearts

deuces plural, deuces plural

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He drew the _____ of clubs on the final hand.

From Old French deus ("two"), from Latin duo.

Origin: Latin

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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.

two both god Ii Richard monster bother devil