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Definition of casablanca

casablanca

/ˌkæsəˈblæŋkə/
Cas · a · blan · ca
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casablanca Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major port city and the largest city in Morocco, located on the Atlantic coast, serving as the country's chief economic and business hub.

2

American A classic 1942 American romantic drama film directed by Michael Curtiz, set in the Moroccan city during World War II.

Example

"Many critics and historians consider Casablanca to be one of the greatest and most quotable movies ever made."

• Rhymes for casablanca

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Spanish 'Casa Blanca', meaning 'white house'. The name is a literal translation of the city's Arabic name, 'Al-Dar Al-Bayda'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Casablanca. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/casablanca
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