craps

noun

plural in form but singular or plural in construction
1
: a gambling game played with two dice
2

Examples of craps in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web If the world of Wall Street is a craps table, where one player’s winnings boost everyone else’s, short-sellers are the guys betting against the table. Allison Morrow, CNN, 30 Jan. 2023 This is the same coach who unwinds by playing craps at the Vegas tables and cards at the team hotel. Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2023 Players select from more than 1,100 titles, including online slots, roulette, blackjack, and craps. Dallas News, 28 Oct. 2022 Tropical Breeze Casino visitors can gamble with a variety of offerings including blackjack, craps, poker, roulette and more. Kathleen Christiansen, orlandosentinel.com, 21 Nov. 2021 See all Example Sentences for craps 

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Word History

Etymology

Louisiana French, from French crabs, craps, from English crabs lowest throw at hazard, from plural of crab entry 1

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of craps was in 1842

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Cite this Entry

“Craps.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/craps. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

craps

plural noun
: a gambling game played with two dice

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