croupier
Americannoun
plural
croupiers-
an attendant in a gambling casino who rakes in money or chips and pays winners at a gaming table.
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an assistant chairperson at a public dinner.
noun
Etymology
Origin of croupier
1700–10; < French: literally, one who sits behind another on horseback, equivalent to croupe rump ( croup 2 ) + -ier -ier 2
Example Sentences
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This year they have collected more cards than a croupier.
From BBC
Then, like a croupier dealing cards, he laid out all the stakes: each one a reason to keep looking.
From Washington Post
A moment later, the croupier strides up to Renault and extends his hand.
From Washington Post
Clutched by croupiers and criminals, those dice must’ve seen their share of stakes.
From Los Angeles Times
A broke writer gets a job as a croupier and becomes involved with a woman who wants to rob his casino.
From Los Angeles Times
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