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

As online sportsbooks, online casinos and prediction markets have taken off, there are growing signs that more Americans are seeking help. — Suzy Khimm, NBC news, 10 July 2026

Kirkland said the regulations would have especially affected cities like Bell Gardens and Hawaiian Gardens, where casinos represent nearly 70% of the general fund. — Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Caesars Rewards Platinum members can enjoy 15% off at casino gift shops while Diamond members get 15% off the best available rates on rooms and suites. — Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026

Many spas, in addition to landscaped parks and gardens, also had theaters, reading rooms, restaurants, and grand casinos. — Veronique Greenwood, Time, 9 July 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