Dice

/daɪs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Small, usually cube-shaped objects with dots on each face, used for generating random numbers in games.

We rolled the dice to determine who would go first in the game.

A single die; the singular form of dice.

He picked up a die from the table to make his move.

verb

To cut food into small cubes or pieces.

Please dice the onions before adding them to the skillet.

To play a game using dice.

They decided to dice after dinner for entertainment.

Middle English, from Old French 'dé', from Latin 'datum', meaning 'something given or played'.

roll the dice

To take a risk or chance.

loaded dice

Dice that are altered to favor one outcome.

a dicey situation

A risky or uncertain situation.

gamble

To risk money or valuables on the outcome of an event.

lottery

A game of chance where winners are selected by drawing.

poker

A card game that typically involves gambling.

To take a chance in a risky situation.

I decided to dice with my investments and try a new strategy.

To play around or mess with something in an uncertain manner.

Don't dice with his feelings, it's serious business.