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

Early in the film, Racine, whose burn scars only cover her left arm, reminds Anaia, whose scars are much more severe and difficult to hide, of the cards they were dealt.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

Analysts were divided as to whether a deal could be on the cards during this visit.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

This gave me an opportunity to make these little cards.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Coleman was no different, and there were three key cards that fell his way.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

My mom had even made flash cards for me detailing things like the name of Booth’s coconspirators, the ins and outs of the theater, the events leading up to the history-altering murder.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin