name
Yahtzee
YAHT-see
Yahtzee (name) means a dice game in which players roll five dice and score points for various combinations. Example: “We played a few rounds of Yahtzee after dinner.”
name
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A dice game in which players roll five dice and score points for various combinations.
"We played a few rounds of Yahtzee after dinner."
noun
1
In that game, a roll where all five dice show the same number — the highest-scoring combination.
"She rolled a Yahtzee on her very first turn and couldn't stop celebrating."
How to use Yahtzee
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA classic dice game, or the top-scoring five-of-a-kind roll within it.
Common pairings
roll a Yahtzee
play Yahtzee
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Etymology
Trademarked by Milton Bradley in 1956; the name is an alteration of an earlier name tied to "yacht," from a dice game once played on yachts.
Rhymes for Yahtzee
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What does “Yahtzee” mean?
The word “Yahtzee” means a dice game in which players roll five dice and score points for various combinations. In plain terms, a classic dice game, or the top-scoring five-of-a-kind roll within it.
How do you pronounce “Yahtzee”?
“Yahtzee” is pronounced YAHT-see (/ˈjɑːtsi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Yahtzee” in a sentence?
Here is “Yahtzee” used in a sentence: “We played a few rounds of Yahtzee after dinner.”
What part of speech is “Yahtzee”?
Depending on how it is used, “Yahtzee” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Yahtzee” come from?
The word “Yahtzee” dates back to around 1956. Trademarked by Milton Bradley in 1956; the name is an alteration of an earlier name tied to "yacht," from a dice game once played on yachts.
How many meanings does “Yahtzee” have?
“Yahtzee” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a dice game in which players roll five dice and score points for various combinations.
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