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Definition of craps

craps

/kræps/
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craps Lexical Profile

craps Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A popular gambling game played with two dice, in which a throw of 7 or 11 on the first roll wins immediately, while a throw of 2, 3, or 12 loses.

Example

"A large crowd gathered around the casino table to watch the high roller play craps."

2

A losing throw of 2, 3, or 12 on the opening roll in the dice game of craps.

Example

"The shooter groaned after rolling craps on his very first turn with the dice."

Word Nuance & Usage

Although plural in form, "craps" is treated as a singular noun when referring to the dice game (e.g., "craps is played on a green felt table").

• Rhymes for craps

• Nearby Words

crappie
crappiness
crappy
craps
crapshoot
crapshooter
crash

Word Origin & Etymology

Introduced to New Orleans in the early 19th century via Louisiana French "craps", a respelling of the earlier English gambling term "crabs" (denoting the lowest, losing throw of two ones in the dice game hazard).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Craps. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/craps
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