Definition

A person who plays card games, often for fun or in a competitive setting.

Example

He is a skilled cardplayer who often wins tournaments.

Conversation

I heard you became quite the cardplayer lately!

Yeah, I've been practicing with some friends.

That's awesome! Have you won any games yet?

A couple! It's really fun to play and improve.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cardplayer → It is formed from "card" (from Old French *carte*, meaning a piece of paper or a playing card) and "player" (from Old English *plegian*, meaning to engage in activity or play). The word "cardplayer" refers to a person who engages in playing card games.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is actively 'playing' ('plegian') with 'cards' ('carte') — that's what a cardplayer does.

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