Baccarat

Pronunciation: /ˈbækəˌrɑː/

Definitions of baccarat

noun a card game similar to chemin de fer in which the players bet against the banker

Example Sentences

A1 I don't know how to play baccarat.

A2 She won a lot of money playing baccarat at the casino.

B1 Baccarat is a popular card game in many casinos around the world.

B2 The rules of baccarat can be complex, but once you understand them, it's a fun game to play.

C1 Professional baccarat players often use complex strategies to increase their chances of winning.

C2 The high rollers in the VIP room were playing baccarat with large sums of money.

Examples of baccarat in a Sentence

formal Baccarat is a popular card game often played in casinos.

informal I heard that baccarat is a really fun game to play with friends.

slang Let's hit the baccarat tables and try our luck!

figurative In the game of life, sometimes you have to play your cards like a game of baccarat.

Grammatical Forms of baccarat

• past tense: baccarated
• plural: baccarats
• comparative: more baccarat
• superlative: most baccarat
• present tense: baccarats
• future tense: will baccarat
• perfect tense: have baccarated
• continuous tense: is baccarating
• singular: baccarat
• positive degree: baccarat
• infinitive: to baccarat
• gerund: baccarating
• participle: baccarated

Origin and Evolution of baccarat

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Italian

Story behind the word: The word 'baccarat' is believed to have originated from the Italian word 'baccara', which means zero in reference to the value of face cards and tens in the game.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the game of baccarat spread to France where it became popular among the nobility. The word 'baccarat' came to be associated with the game itself, evolving from its original meaning of zero to represent the name of the game.