noun
craps
kraps
Craps (noun) means a dice game, popular in casinos, where players bet on the outcome of the roll. Example: “They spent the night at the craps table in Las Vegas.”
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A dice game, popular in casinos, where players bet on the outcome of the roll.
"They spent the night at the craps table in Las Vegas."
How to use craps
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casino dice game played by betting on the result of the roll.
Common pairings
play craps
craps table
shoot craps
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Etymology
From Louisiana Creole craps, itself an alteration of the English word "crabs" (an old term for the lowest throw at dice).
Rhymes for craps
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What does “craps” mean?
The word “craps” means a dice game, popular in casinos, where players bet on the outcome of the roll. In plain terms, a casino dice game played by betting on the result of the roll.
How do you pronounce “craps”?
“Craps” is pronounced kraps (/kɹæps/ in IPA).
How do you use “craps” in a sentence?
Here is “craps” used in a sentence: “They spent the night at the craps table in Las Vegas.”
What part of speech is “craps”?
“Craps” is a noun.
