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.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishThe person in charge of a table game in a casino — dealing, collecting bets, and paying winners.
Common pairings
casino croupier
roulette croupier
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Word forms
- Plural
- croupiers
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The _____ raked in the chips and called for new bets.
Etymology
Borrowed directly from French croupier.
Rhymes for croupier
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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.
