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

Mobile gambling apps, which include standard casino options and sports, have become particularly popular in recent years. — David K. Li, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2026

Both candidates and their surrogates immediately declared victory after the debate, which was held at the Mohegan Sun casino and broadcast live on WTNH, Channel 8. — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026

Chefs from both casinos are learning recipes and techniques directly from the Indigena team. — Derek James, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

The Midwest rock band Umphrey’s McGee is known for pairing progressive rock with nightly improvisation, stated casino officials in the release. — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 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