cardroom

¹ American  

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

noun

1. a room equipped for playing cards.

   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 wool.

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Etymology

Origin of cardroom¹

First recorded in 1750–60; card ¹ + room

Origin of cardroom²

card ² + room

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Example Sentences

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cardroom

The regulations are a turning point in a decades-long fight between tribal casinos and the cardroom industry.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 27, 2026

“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 ● Jun. 23, 2020

A modern cardroom and restaurant will replace the 1950s concrete structure in September.

From Washington Times ● Jan. 5, 2020

A textile mill in Bolton rearranged the machines in its cardroom, set workers to acquiring high skill at one job instead of puttering at several.

From Time Magazine Archive

Madame du Gua had stolen softly into the cardroom, watching the lovers with furtive eyes, but escaping theirs adroitly; it was, however, impossible for her to understand their conversation from their actions.

From The Chouans by Katharine Prescott Wormeley

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