casino

noun

ca·​si·​no kə-ˈsē-(ˌ)nō 

plural casinos

1

: a building or room used for social amusements

specifically : one used for gambling

2

or less commonly cassino : a card game in which cards are won by matching or combining cards in a hand with those exposed on the table

3

: summerhouse sense 2

Synonyms

• alcove
• belvedere
• gazebo
• kiosk
• pavilion
• summerhouse

Examples of casino in a Sentence

on summer evenings dance bands would perform in the seaside casino

Recent Examples on the Web

The show expands on the legacy of the Duncan family, this time centering on Big Shirley Duncan and her fight to protect Midnight Blues, a beloved underground casino and nightclub caught in the crosshairs of dangerous enemies. —Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Jan. 2025

The evidence was there to support a late-breaking run for, at the very least, supporting actress Jamie Lee Curtis, who earned SAG and BAFTA nominations for her turn as a cocktail waitress who gives a soaring, impromptu dance in the middle of a casino. —Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 23 Jan. 2025

While the beach is certainly the main attraction around here, the multi-level infinity pool and on-property casino add to the already abundant charm. —Jared Ranahan, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025

There are three tribal casinos in Alabama, which only have electronic bingo machines, but this bill would have allowed for up to seven commercial casinos to open throughout the state. —Will Yakowicz, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from casa house, from Latin, cottage

First Known Use

1744, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing casino

• clams casino

Kids Definition

casino

noun

ca·​si·​no kə-ˈsē-nō 

plural casinos

: a building or room used for gambling