croupier

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The person who collects bets and pays out winnings at a gambling table, such as in a casino.
  2. One who, at a public dinner party, sits at the lower end of the table as assistant chairman.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɹupiɚ/ /ˈkɹupieɪ/ /ˈkɹuːpɪə/ /ˈkɹuːpieɪ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-croupier.wav

Word forms

croupier croupiers

Etymology

Borrowed from French croupier.

Derived words

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