card table
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of card table
First recorded in 1705–15
Example Sentences
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The couple are accused of using the camera and a mobile phone to see the casino card table, and communicating with "deep seated earpieces" to bet on card games.
From Barron's ● Nov. 30, 2025
The “former professional athletes” helped lure wealthy players to the card table, prosecutors say, and they received a cut of the proceeds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2025
A spirited game of dominoes was underway at a card table on the sidewalk, as pumping hip-hop poured from a set of speakers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2024
Just setting up a card table in the gym won’t be enough for an Army recruiter to be successful.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 3, 2023
We place the rug on the floor, set up the card table, position the bookshelf, and find the best spot for the beanbag chairs.
From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks
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