cribbage

[ krib-ij ]

noun

1. a card game for two or sometimes three or four players, a characteristic feature of which is the crib, and in which the object is to make counting combinations for points that are scored on a cribbage board.

cribbage

/ ˈkrɪbɪdʒ /

noun

1. a game of cards for two to four, in which players try to win a set number of points before their opponents Often shortened tocrib

Word History and Origins

Origin of cribbage¹

First recorded in 1620–30; crib + -age

Word History and Origins

Origin of cribbage¹

C17: of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

“She would brighten up any room and was known for her genuine care and compassion for those around her. She always brought a sense of calm, in the good times and bad, whether it was through a joke, a game of cribbage, or a giant bear hug for a Sailor in need of one.”

From Los Angeles Times

Not only is the inn attracting guests who want to stay somewhere connected with the history of the area, the Hodges are also staging monthly cribbage nights, the game being a passion of Roger’s.

From Seattle Times

One item really brings this community to life: a tiny carved peg that may have been used as a marker for scoring in a game, perhaps something like we use in a cribbage board.

From BBC

It’s no wonder seasoned Burners sound a bit like griping cribbage players on a rural town square when they mutter: “It ain’t like it used to be.”

From Washington Times

It’s no wonder seasoned Burners sound a bit like griping cribbage players on a rural town square when they mutter: “It ain’t like it used to be.”

From Seattle Times