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Dice

Verb / daɪs / Another word for dice — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a small cube with each side having a different number of spots on it, ranging from one to six, used in games of chance

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Common collocations

  • dice game
  • dice roll
  • dice cup
  • dice box
  • dice tower
  • roll the dice
  • throw the dice
  • lucky dice

Word family

noun dice
verb dice

Usage note

The word 'dice' can be used as both a noun (plural of die) and a verb. When referring to the singular form of the cube used in games, 'die' is preferred, though 'dice' is sometimes used informally.

Example sentences

  1. I love playing games with dice.
  2. You need two dice to play this game.
  3. I rolled the dice and got a three!
  4. Dice games are popular at parties.
  5. We need to buy some new dice for our game night.

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