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Definition of casino

casino

/kəˈsiːnoʊ/
ca · si · no
Plural:casinos
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casino Lexical Profile

casino Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A public building or room where gambling games, such as roulette, blackjack, and slot machines, are played.

Example

"The resort features a large casino, three restaurants, and an outdoor swimming pool."

2

A card game for two to four players in which cards in the hand are matched with face-up cards on the table to capture them and score points.

Example

"My grandfather taught us how to play casino with a standard deck of cards on rainy afternoons."

3

Historically, a small country villa, summerhouse, or pavilion built for pleasure or social gatherings, especially in Italy.

Example

"During the Renaissance, the noble family escaped the summer heat by retreating to a quiet casino in the hills."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 18th century from Italian 'casino', the diminutive of 'casa' (house), from Latin 'casa' (cottage, hut); it originally referred to a small country villa or summerhouse before shifting to denote a public social hall and eventually a gambling establishment.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Casino. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/casino
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