Blackjack

/ˈblækdʒæk/

noun

A card game where the goal is to have your cards add up to 21, or as close to 21 as possible, without going over.

Let's go to the casino and play some blackjack.

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Blackjack is often associated with gambling at casinos, where it's a popular card game.

The casino was buzzing with excitement at the blackjack tables.

Pro Tip 2/3

Understand terms like 'hit', 'stand', and 'bust' to follow blackjack gameplay conversations.

In blackjack, saying 'hit me' means you want another card.

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Blackjack features in many movies and books, often to show characters taking risks.

They played blackjack all night in the film's iconic casino scene.

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