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 of casino

• pavilion
• kiosk

Examples of casino in a Sentence

on summer evenings dance bands would perform in the seaside casino

Recent Examples on the Web

The Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network reported a rise in deepfake schemes aimed at banks, insurers, mortgage brokers, and casino operators. —Dean Debiase, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026

Adults can relax at the spa and casino, while diverse dining options cater to every palate, including picky eaters. —Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026

The introductory casino will replace the current, single-story one that opened in July 2021. —Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2026

Led by flagship resort Choctaw Casino & Resort–Durant, the other three properties are Oklahoma casino resorts in Hochatown, Pocola and Grant. —Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026

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

Rhymes for casino

• amino
• carlino
• imino
• ladino
• latino
• merino
• neutrino
• argentino
• campesino
• cappuccino
• diamino
• filipino

Kids Definition

casino

noun

ca·​si·​no kə-ˈsē-nō 

plural casinos

: a building or room used for gambling