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
In the case of my first Thanksgiving, the dinner table was a card table long enough to fit twelve, covered in a thrifted table cloth.
From Salon ● Nov. 19, 2023
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
The door opened again and Peggy came into view carrying a pot of coffee in one hand and a folding card table in the other.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
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