baccarat

noun

bac·​ca·​rat ˌbä-kə-ˈrä How to pronounce baccarat (audio)
ˌba-
: a card game resembling chemin de fer in which three hands are dealt and players may bet either or both hands against the dealer's
also : a two-handed version in which players may bet on or against either hand

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Banked games are those in which a player competes against the dealer — rather than the house or other players — as in the table games blackjack, baccarat and pai gow. — Pat Maio, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026 James Gerodemos tells Chris Gerodemos via text that victim 2 plays high-limit baccarat. — Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026 White’s frustration over blackjack betting rules and bans likely spurred his recent shift to playing baccarat, which is known for its far higher limits. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025 The enormous casino is the centerpiece, with table games, slots, baccarat rooms, high-limit areas, and a Sportsbook. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for baccarat

Word History

Etymology

French baccara

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of baccarat was in 1848

Rhymes for baccarat

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“Baccarat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baccarat. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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