Baccarat (noun)

A card game played in casinos, in which the object is to hold two or three cards with a total value nearest to 9.

Origin:

Mid 19th century: from french, from italian baccara, from baccarat "zero", from provençal bacara, from medieval latin bacchus "bacchus".

Examples:

1. The high rollers were gathered around the baccarat table, each placing their bets.
2. Baccarat is a game of luck and skill that is popular in casinos around the world.
3. He had never played baccarat before, but he was willing to give it a try.
4. Baccarat is one of the oldest casino games, dating back to the 15th century.
5. Baccarat is a game of chance, but some players believe that certain strategies can increase their odds of winning.