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Face card
01
the face cards: the King, Queen, and Jack
Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
plural form
face cards
What is a "face card"?
A face card refers to a card in a deck of playing cards that features a picture of a person. These include the jack, queen, and king in each suit. Face cards are often of higher value than numbered cards, with their specific worth varying depending on the game being played. In many card games, face cards play a significant role in determining the strength of a hand or the outcome of a trick.
Examples
The queen of hearts is a powerful face card in many card games.
02
a person's facial attractiveness or appeal
Slang
Examples
His face card makes up for the rest of his average body.
