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

San Juan has long drawn a young crowd for its lively nightlife, especially in the Isla Verde area, where beach bars, casinos, and hip hotels set the vibe. —Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026

Sportsbooks set odds and accept bets on games and players and are often tied to casinos, operating both online and in physical locations. —Sofia Chierchio, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026

Las Vegas casino owners are coming up with creative ways to entice visitors back to Sin City. —Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026

Over the past 30 years, various owners have attempted to build subdivisions, golf courses, and a casino there, encountering public and political opposition each time. —Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 30 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