Baccarat

/ˈbæk.ə.rɑː/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A popular card game often played in casinos, which involves betting on the outcome of two hands, the 'player' and the 'banker'.

He decided to try his luck at the baccarat tables after hearing about their high stakes.

A version of the card game baccarat, specifically referring to 'baccarat chemin de fer' or 'baccarat banque'.

At the high-limit area, the baccarat tables attracted many players looking for a thrilling experience.

A game where the player bets on either the player or banker hand to win, with the goal to have a hand value closest to nine.

She quickly learned the rules of baccarat to make the most of her time at the casino.

The word 'baccarat' comes from the Italian word 'baccarà', which means 'zero'.

baccarat dealer:

A person who manages the baccarat game and handles the cards.

baccarat table:

The designated area in a casino where baccarat is played.

baccarat shoe:

A device used to hold multiple decks of cards used in baccarat.

Baccy

He stopped by the casino for some baccy before heading home.

Bac

Let’s hit the bac tonight for some fun!