Pinochle (noun)

A trick-taking card game that is played with a 48-card deck.

Origin:

Pinochle is derived from the german word 'binocle' which means 'eyeglasses' or 'spectacles'. the word 'pinochle' is used to refer to a trick-taking card game that is played with a 48-card deck.

Examples:

  1. Pinochle is a popular card game in the United States.
  2. She was an expert in playing pinochle.
  3. The group of friends gathers every weekend for a pinochle tournament.
  4. Pinochle is usually played with four players in two partnerships.
  5. He learned how to play pinochle from his grandfather.
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