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card table

American  

noun

  1. a small, light table, usually with folding legs, used mainly for card games.


Etymology

Origin of card table

First recorded in 1705–15

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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

There’s banter and moderate arguing among guests, but it’s all in the name of socializing and play as the monthly mixer Love, Peace & Spades brings cultural exchange back to the card table.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 6, 2023

France took a beating at the card table from pitcher Matt Gage as the teams waited out more than a two-hour delay at the start.

From Washington Times May 13, 2023

He sets up a card table for me in his office.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson

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