casino

ca·si·no

noun \kə-ˈsē-(ˌ)nō\

plural ca·si·nos

Definition of CASINO

1

: a building or room used for social amusements; specifically : one used for gambling

2

also cas·si·no : a card game in which cards are won by matching or combining cards in a hand with those exposed on the table

3

: summerhouse 2

Examples of CASINO

1. <on summer evenings dance bands would perform in the seaside casino>

Origin of CASINO

Italian, from casa house, from Latin, cottage

First Known Use: 1744

Related to CASINO

Synonyms: alcove, belvedere, gazebo, kiosk, pavilion, summerhouse

Related Words: trellis

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Rhymes with CASINO

Aquino, Latino, merino