craps
noun
ˈkraps 
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
1
: a gambling game played with two dice
2
: crap entry 3 sense 2
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Along with gambling on sports, the tribes also would be allowed to offer roulette, as well as craps and other dice games, if permitted by individual tribal gambling agreements with the state. 
Phil Willon, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2022 In addition to giving the Seminoles control over sports betting, the compact allowed the tribe to offer craps and roulette at its casinos. Dara Kam, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2022 No more whispers at the craps table, no more watching Gretzky or Messier with envy. Gene Myers, Detroit Free Press, 9 June 2022 Santan Mountain will have more than 850 slots and table games, such as mini-baccarat, craps and roulette. Renata Cló, The Arizona Republic, 19 Oct. 2021 This spring fundraiser featuring an Italian dinner and casino-style gaming (roulette, craps and blackjack) runs from 6 to 9 p.m. May 20 at the Mickey Cafagna Community Center, 13094 Civic Center Drive. Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2022 But that was before the reins of the section were handed to Gene Weingarten, who gave exactly 0.000 craps about any of those subjects. Washington Post, 10 Mar. 2022 The tribe won more than $400 million through bets taken at its Milwaukee slot machines, off-track betting windows and a range of table games that includes poker, craps and blackjack during the year that ended June 30, 2019. Tom Daykin, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2022 Behind supreme self-confidence, Lue won at cards, ping-pong, craps, billiards, and trash talk. Andrew Greif, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2022 See More
Phil Willon, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2022 In addition to giving the Seminoles control over sports betting, the compact allowed the tribe to offer craps and roulette at its casinos. Dara Kam, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2022 No more whispers at the craps table, no more watching Gretzky or Messier with envy. Gene Myers, Detroit Free Press, 9 June 2022 Santan Mountain will have more than 850 slots and table games, such as mini-baccarat, craps and roulette. Renata Cló, The Arizona Republic, 19 Oct. 2021 This spring fundraiser featuring an Italian dinner and casino-style gaming (roulette, craps and blackjack) runs from 6 to 9 p.m. May 20 at the Mickey Cafagna Community Center, 13094 Civic Center Drive. Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2022 But that was before the reins of the section were handed to Gene Weingarten, who gave exactly 0.000 craps about any of those subjects. Washington Post, 10 Mar. 2022 The tribe won more than $400 million through bets taken at its Milwaukee slot machines, off-track betting windows and a range of table games that includes poker, craps and blackjack during the year that ended June 30, 2019. Tom Daykin, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2022 Behind supreme self-confidence, Lue won at cards, ping-pong, craps, billiards, and trash talk. Andrew Greif, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Louisiana French, from French crabs, craps, from English crabs lowest throw at hazard, from plural of crab entry 1
First Known Use
1842, in the meaning defined at sense 1
- set priorities
- set right
- set sail
- set sample
- set shot
- set someone right
- set someone straight
- set someone's mind at ease
- set someone's mind at rest
- set something ablaze
- set something afire
- set something afire/aflame/ablaze
- set something aflame
- set something on fire
- set something on its ear
- set something or someone against
- set something straight
- set something to rights
- set square
- set store by
- set store on
- set straight
- set text
- set texts
- set the ball rolling