baccarat

/bəˈkærət/

Definitions

1. noun

a card game in which players bet on the hand that will have the highest total value, with the objective of predicting the result of two hands dealt from a standard deck of 52 cards

“The high-roller chose to play baccarat, placing a large bet on the banker’s hand.”

2. verb

to deal (cards) for a game of baccarat

“The dealer baccarated the cards for the table, revealing a winning hand.”

Synonyms

  • chemin de fer
  • punto banco

Antonyms

  • roulette