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

When we switched to email, he wrote me a letter asking what happened to the 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

"Two years ago competition at Heathrow wasn't on the cards and now is very much alive and kicking because the case for change is so strong," Arora said.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

When Kobliner was first writing “Get a Financial Life,” young people were getting deep into credit-card debt, but the interest rates on those cards were 10%.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

At least two dozen cards had a return address of the Swanburne Academy for Poor Bright Females in Heathcote—but Penelope had no time to look further, for her party guests had already lit the candles.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood