noun

croupier

KROO-peer

Croupier (noun) means the casino employee who runs a gambling table, dealing cards, spinning the wheel, and paying out winnings. Example: “The croupier raked in the chips and called for new bets.”

noun

The casino employee who runs a gambling table, dealing cards, spinning the wheel, and paying out winnings.

"The croupier raked in the chips and called for new bets."

"She trained for months to become a blackjack croupier."

How to use croupier

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe person in charge of a table game in a casino — dealing, collecting bets, and paying winners.

Common pairings

casino croupier roulette croupier

Word forms

croupiers plural

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Etymology

Borrowed directly from French croupier.

Origin: French

Rhymes for croupier

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Frequently asked questions

What does “croupier” mean?

The word “croupier” means the casino employee who runs a gambling table, dealing cards, spinning the wheel, and paying out winnings. In plain terms, the person in charge of a table game in a casino — dealing, collecting bets, and paying winners.

How do you pronounce “croupier”?

“Croupier” is pronounced KROO-peer (/ˈkɹupiɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “croupier” in a sentence?

Here is “croupier” used in a sentence: “The croupier raked in the chips and called for new bets.”

What part of speech is “croupier”?

“Croupier” is a noun.

Where does the word “croupier” come from?

The word “croupier” comes from French. Borrowed directly from French croupier.