noun
tarot
TA-roh
Tarot (noun) means a deck of 78 illustrated cards traditionally used for fortune-telling or divination. Example: “She spread out the tarot and turned over the first card.”
noun
1
A deck of 78 illustrated cards traditionally used for fortune-telling or divination.
"She spread out the tarot and turned over the first card."
"A tarot reading is supposed to reveal insight into your future or your current situation."
2
A card game played with this deck.
"In parts of France and Italy, tarot is still played as a competitive trick-taking game."
How to use tarot
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost people know tarot as fortune-telling cards, though it started life as a card game.
Common pairings
tarot cards
tarot reading
read someone's tarot
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Etymology
Borrowed from French tarot, from Italian tarocco.
Synonyms
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tarot card
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.
