cards

A2 · Elementary Uncountable noun

n. games that you play using a deck of cards.

n. the activity or pastime of playing games with a deck of cards.

“We stayed up late playing cards and drinking tea in the kitchen.”

“They spent their Friday evenings playing cards for small stakes, enjoying the social interaction more than the competition itself.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Sports

n. yellow or red pieces of plastic a referee shows to players who break the rules.

n. coloured cards shown by a referee to indicate a formal caution or a dismissal from the field of play.

“The referee handed out three yellow cards during the second half of the match.”

“After a series of aggressive fouls, the official had no choice but to start issuing cards to regain control of the game.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate American English · Informal

v. to ask someone to show their official ID to prove how old they are.

v. to verify a person's age by requesting to see their official identification card, typically in a venue serving alcohol.

“The security guard cards everyone who looks under thirty at the entrance.”

“The bar has a strict policy where the staff cards every patron regardless of their apparent age to ensure total compliance with local laws.”