1. A card game of chance played in casinos, in which players bet on whether the banker's or player's hand will be closer to a total of nine.
Usage: Also spelled baccarat.; Common in gambling contexts.

Examples

• She won a large sum playing baccara at the casino.
• Baccara is one of the most popular card games in high-stakes gambling.
• The rules of baccara are simpler than those of blackjack.
• He learned to play baccara during his trip to Monte Carlo.