baccarat

noun

bac·ca·rat ˌbä-kə-ˈrä

ˌba-

: a card game resembling chemin de fer in which three hands are dealt and players may bet either or both hands against the dealer's

also : a two-handed version in which players may bet on or against either hand

Examples of baccarat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Its sophistication and glamour conceal a straightforward game of chance offering favorable odds in a baccarat casino. —

Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 9 July 2024 Avoid baccarat pitfalls like emotional betting and letting previous hands impact wager decisions. —

Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 9 July 2024 In this 24-hour card room, there are a variety of games, such as blackjack, pai gow, EZ baccarat and four different types of poker games. —

Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2024 Play high-limit blackjack, baccarat, and roulette while a professional dealer calls the shots on camera. —

Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for baccarat

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Word History

Etymology

French baccara

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of baccarat was in 1848

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“Baccarat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baccarat. Accessed 22 Aug. 2024.

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