Meaning & Definition of word "Casino"

Casino

/kəˈsiː.noʊ/

1. A facility for certain kinds of gambling, often including games like poker, blackjack, and slot machines.
- Example: We spent the weekend at the casino, trying our luck at the roulette table.
2. A public building or room used for entertainment, typically for dancing or social gatherings.
- Example: The old casino by the lake was the perfect venue for our wedding reception.
3. An establishment that offers various forms of gambling.
- Example: He enjoyed playing cards at the local casino with his friends every Friday night.

Italian, diminutive of 'casa' meaning 'house'.

hit the casino:

To go to a casino to gamble.

casino night:

An event where gambling activities are held for entertainment.

high roller:

A person who gambles large amounts of money at a casino.

gambling:

The action of playing games of chance for money.

poker:

A card game that combines skill, strategy, and luck.

roulette:

A gambling game in which a small ball is dropped onto a spinning disk.

Meaning: the house

Example Sentence: In this game, the house always has an advantage.

Meaning: the pit

Example Sentence: Let's head to the pit and check out the blackjack tables.