face card

noun

the king, queen, or jack of playing cards.

Origin

1665-75

Examples from the web for face card

If they know of a sudden increase in the likelihood of a face card, for instance, they can bet with more confidence.
He certainly has become a face card because of the bit of shrubbery growing on his chin.
For face-to-face card issuance, this explanation should occur at the time of card issuance.

British Dictionary definitions for face card

noun

(in a pack of playing cards) a king, queen, or jack of any suit Also called (in Britain and certain other countries) court card

Slang definitions & phrases for face card

noun phrase

An important person; star; big shot: Oh, don't be so modest, you're a face card yourself now (1970s+)