Casino: meaning, definitions and examples
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casino
[ kษหsiหnษส ]
gambling establishment
A casino is a facility for certain types of gambling. Casinos are often built near or combined with hotels, restaurants, retail shopping, cruise ships, and other tourist attractions. Some casinos are known for hosting live entertainment events, such as concerts and sporting events.
Synonyms
betting house, gambling house, gaming establishment
Examples of usage
- The casino in Las Vegas is famous for its luxurious amenities.
- People often visit the casino to try their luck at the slot machines.
- The casino offers a variety of table games, including poker and blackjack.
Translations
Translations of the word "casino" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cassino
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคธเคฟเคจเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Kasino
๐ฎ๐ฉ kasino
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะฐะทะธะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ kasyno
๐ฏ๐ต ใซใธใ (Kajino)
๐ซ๐ท casino
๐ช๐ธ casino
๐น๐ท kumarhane
๐ฐ๐ท ์นด์ง๋ ธ (kajino)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงุฒููู
๐จ๐ฟ kasino
๐ธ๐ฐ kasรญno
๐จ๐ณ ่ตๅบ (dวchวng)
๐ธ๐ฎ kazino
๐ฎ๐ธ spilavรญti
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะฐะทะธะฝะพ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kazino
๐ฒ๐ฝ casino
Etymology
The word 'casino' originated from Italian, meaning 'little house'. The term was first used to describe a small country villa or social club. Over time, it evolved to refer to a place for social gatherings, which eventually became associated with gambling establishments. The modern concept of a casino as a facility for gambling activities emerged in the 19th century.