noun
dealer
A person who gives out cards to players in a game.
The dealer gives each player two cards to start the game.
Etymology
The agent ending identifies the person performing the distribution. In a card game, the dealer gives the cards to players according to the game’s rules.
More examples
- We take turns being the dealer after each hand.
- The dealer shuffles the deck before passing out the cards.
- The casino trains its dealers to handle cards quickly and accurately.
Forms
dealer · dealers
deal verb — To distribute cards to players in a game.
Similar words
- croupier
- Specifically a casino employee managing a gaming table and bets.