Definition of "card-playing" [card-playing]

• Playing at, games of cards. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "There is also generally an abnormal interest in card-playing or club and sports activities, with a proportionate neglect of the husband."
• "These two Irish tycoons, card-playing pals of Lewis, hold 20% of M&B stock."
• "I quite liked being a Bevan, am likely still to count myself a Bevan when it comes to the important things, like card-playing, BBQing (halloumi rather than hamburgers these days) and celebrating Christmas (this is a family where my 50-something parents still get stockings, a tradition the Buzasis will be adopting or I'm having my old name back permanently), but being a Buzasi has its benefits, too."