cards

British  

/ kɑːdz /

noun

1. (usually functioning as singular)

   1. any game or games played with cards, esp playing cards

   2. the playing of such a game

2. an employee's national insurance and other documents held by the employer

3. to be told to leave one's employment

4. US equivalent: in the cards.  possible or likely

5. to carry out one's plans; take action (esp in the phrase play one's cards right )

6. to declare one's intentions, resources, etc

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Example Sentences

The receipts did not include other personal information, such as the middle digits of the users’ cards, the cards’ expiration dates, or the users’ addresses.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Factors determining value include Pokemon cards' rareness, the character and the artist, who is indicated on the card.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

But Mr. Thein’s harried, good-humored attempt to keep up with the title cards’ rapid pace brought additional amusement—and a much deserved ovation for his valiant efforts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

The continual raising of these cards’ fees is not a reflection of travelers enjoying ever-escalating luxury experiences, but of something else.

From Slate • Jul. 3, 2025

Ordering post-horses for Ems would be like calling for 'fresh cards'; and you would as soon confess to having passed a few years in Van Diemen's Land as acknowledge a summer on the Rhine.

From Arthur O'Leary His Wanderings And Ponderings In Many Lands by Lever, Charles James