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canasta

[kuh-nas-tuh] / kəˈnæs tə /


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Last year Siegel taught the oldest boys at camp canasta, another game popular among retirees.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

Once, Messersmith and his roommate, catcher John Olerud, rallied to beat teammates Jim Coates and Marty Pattin in a tense game of canasta.

From Seattle Times Feb. 20, 2022

A classic Mexican street treat, tacos de canasta are traditionally layered in a big basket and sold from vendors on bikes.

From Los Angeles Times May 23, 2019

In an independent living center, she has found friends with whom to share meals, movies and canasta games.

From New York Times Dec. 30, 2016

At the next canasta gathering, Mami’s friends all count off the families they know that have left the country.

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez




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