dice
word
/ˈdaɪs/
dys
/dˈaɪs/
dys
Definition
Small cubes marked with numbers or dots, used in games to produce a random result. The word is plural; one is usually called a "die".
Usage & Nuances
In modern everyday English, many people say "dice" for both singular and plural, especially in casual speech, but traditionally "die" is singular. Common combinations: "roll the dice", "a pair of dice", "loaded dice". Also appears metaphorically in expressions about risk or chance.
Spanish: dadosPortuguese (BR): dadosPortuguese (PT): dadosChinese (Simplified): 骰子Chinese (Traditional): 骰子Hindi: पासेArabic: نردBengali: পাতা - পাশাRussian: кубикиJapanese: サイコロVietnamese: xúc xắcKorean: 주사위Turkish: zarUrdu: پانسےIndonesian: dadu
Example Sentences
Buying that old car was a roll of the dice.
natural
We need two dice for this game.
basic
She rolled the dice and got a six.
basic
The dice are on the table.
basic
Come on, roll the dice and see what happens.
natural
These dice feel heavier than the others.
natural