Croupier Meaning in English

word

US

ˈkruːpi.eɪ

KROO-pee-ay

UK

kɹˈuːpɪɐ

kROO-pee-uh

Definition

A croupier is a person who works at a gambling table in a casino and is responsible for running the game, dealing cards, and handling bets.

Usage & Nuances

Used mainly in the context of casinos; formal and specific to gambling. 'Croupier' is more common in European English; in American English, 'dealer' is also used. Rare outside gambling contexts.

• Spanish: crupier - repartidor (de casino)
• Portuguese (BR): crupiê
• Portuguese (PT): crupiê
• Chinese (Simplified): 荷官
• Chinese (Traditional): 荷官
• Hindi: क्रुपियर - डीलर (कैसीनो)
• Arabic: موزع أوراق (كازينو)
• Bengali: ক্রুপিয়ে - ডিলার (জুয়া টেবিলের)
• Russian: крупье
• Japanese: クルピエ
• Vietnamese: nhân viên chia bài (casino) - croupier
• Korean: 크루피에 - 딜러 (카지노)
• Turkish: krupiye - casino çalışanı (oyun masasında)
• Urdu: کروپئیر - ڈیلر (جوئے کا میز)
• Indonesian: krupier - bandar (kasino)

Example Sentences

The croupier deals the cards at the table.

basic

A croupier works in a casino.

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The croupier spins the roulette wheel.

basic

You can ask the croupier for change if you run out of chips.

natural

The croupier was quick and made the game run smoothly.

natural

Not everyone can become a croupier; you need special training.

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