Casino: meaning, definitions and examples

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casino

 

[ kษ™หˆsiหnษ™สŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.

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Word Description / Examples
casino

A public place where people play gambling games such as poker, roulette, blackjack, and slot machines. This term is the most widely recognized and commonly used.

  • We spent the evening at the casino and I won $500 at the blackjack table.
  • Las Vegas is famous for its many luxurious casinos.
gambling house

An older or more formal term for a place where gambling occurs. It might be used in legal or historical contexts.

  • The town has outlawed all gambling houses due to their association with crime.
  • Historic gambling houses were often hidden from authorities.
gaming establishment

A formal term that refers to a place where various forms of gaming and gambling are conducted. It can be used in business or legal contexts.

  • The gaming establishment must adhere to strict regulations to operate.
  • She works as a dealer at a high-end gaming establishment.
betting house

A venue where bets are placed on various events, typically sports. This term is less common but still understandable.

  • He went to the betting house to place a wager on the horse race.
  • Many betting houses now offer online services.

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cassino

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅˆเคธเคฟเคจเฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kasino

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kasino

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะทะธะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kasyno

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใ‚ธใƒŽ (Kajino)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท casino

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ casino

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kumarhane

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นด์ง€๋…ธ (kajino)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุงุฒูŠู†ูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kasino

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kasรญno

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ตŒๅœบ (dว”chวŽng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kazino

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ spilavรญti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฐะทะธะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ–แƒ˜แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kazino

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,907, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.