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Monte

/ˈmɒnti/ · noun

Meaning

(uncountable, card games) A game in which three or four cards are dealt face-up and players bet on which of them will first be matched in suit by others dealt..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (uncountable, card games) A game in which three or four cards are dealt face-up and players bet on which of them will first be matched in suit by others dealt.
  2. (countable, Latin America) A wood or forest; timberland.

Example Sentences

A starry 20th-anniversary revival of “Topdog/Underdog,” her Pulitzer Prize-winning fable about two brothers, three-card monte and one troubling inheritance, is in previews on Broadway.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does monte mean?

Monte means (uncountable, card games) A game in which three or four cards are dealt face-up and players bet on which of them will first be matched in suit by others dealt..

What is a synonym for monte?

Common synonyms include three-card monte, four-card monte.

What is the opposite of monte?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use monte in a sentence?

A starry 20th-anniversary revival of “Topdog/Underdog,” her Pulitzer Prize-winning fable about two brothers, three-card monte and one troubling inheritance, is in previews on Broadway.

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