cardroom

¹ American  

[kahrd-room, -room] / ˈkɑrdˌrum, -ˌrʊm /

noun

1. a room equipped for playing cards: card.

   The club has a big cardroom.

2. (in some U.S. states or cities) a commercial gambling establishment licensed to conduct card games, usually poker, only.

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cardroom ² American  

[kahrd-room, -room] / ˈkɑrdˌrum, -ˌrʊm /

noun

1. a room for carding card wool.

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Etymology

Origin of cardroom¹

First recorded in 1750–60; card ¹ + room

Origin of cardroom²

card ² + room

Example Sentences

The cardroom industry claims the games are legal and that the attorney general’s office has approved each of them over the years.

From Los Angeles Times

However, in 1996, California put a moratorium on issuing new cardroom licenses.

From Los Angeles Times

The general manager and human resources director at the 51-table cardroom did not return telephone messages Thursday nor direct requests for comment to others.

From Washington Times

Newsom says indoor operations at restaurants, wineries and tasting rooms, family entertainment centers, movie theaters, zoos and museums and cardroom gambling businesses must close.

From Seattle Times

“As representatives of the cardroom industry, we will continue to support comprehensive proposals that benefit Californians, not just one special interest.”

From Los Angeles Times