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

This gave me an opportunity to make these little cards.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Today’s consumers are inundated with the pleas of businesses to sign up for member clubs, loyalty programs, discount cards and more.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

Speaking to the social club, it became apparent John was a regular - on one occasion being communicative enough to sell domino cards to another person, all captured on CCTV.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

A pause is also on the cards if the government issues significant foreign currency bonds, Citi said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

“Dear Mother Ashton, shall I ring for a deck of cards, as Fredrick suggested?”

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood