tarot

noun

tar·​ot ˈter-(ˌ)ō How to pronounce tarot (audio)
ˈta-(ˌ)rō
: a set of usually 78 cards including 22 pictorial cards that are used for fortune-telling
reading the tarot
tarot cards
also : a card in such a set

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There’s a stunning rooftop spa, which ventures beyond a traditional menu of facials and massages with some charmingly woo-woo treatments—go ahead and book a tarot reading or multi-sensorial writer’s block remedy. Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Mar. 2026 Its reimagined Chobeewobee Village will feature interactive art, hi-fi listening spaces, tarot readings and other unique, immersive activations. Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2026 Connection to self is central here, with an extensive wellness menu ranging from acro-yoga and tarot readings to energy healings and Mesoamerican temazcal ceremonies. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026 Alongside her film work, Briana reads tarot. Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tarot

Word History

Etymology

Middle French, from Italian tarocchi (plural)

First Known Use

circa 1623, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tarot was circa 1623

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“Tarot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tarot. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.

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