noun

croupier

KROO-pee-ay/ˈkruːpieɪ/

A casino attendant who manages a gaming table.

The croupier collects chips from the roulette table.

A uniformed casino croupier manages a roulette table, using a chip rake to collect chips from the betting layout while a player watches from the opposite side.

Etymology

croupierFrenchrider behind another; assistant

A croupier originally rode behind another person on a horse. This became an image for someone who backs another up, then an assistant at a gaming table.

In context

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The wheel spun, the ball rolled, and the croupier called again, "Seventeen, black."

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More examples

A croupier managed the roulette table.
The croupier announced the result of the spin.
She watched the croupier distribute the chips.

Forms

croupier · croupiers

Similar words

dealer: A dealer distributes cards and manages bets; croupier commonly names an attendant at roulette or other casino tables.
cashier: A cashier handles money exchanges; a croupier operates the game table.