casino
gb/kəsˈinoʊ/ us/kəsˈinoʊ/
A2
English
~ 1100
Senses
0 senses
Noun
A2
entity
1
Building for gambling games
A place where people go to play games for money, like cards or slot machines.
Usage pattern:
to go to [a casino]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'casino' with 'arcade' or 'club', but a casino is specifically for gambling.
Synonyms
gambling hall (A more descriptive term, slightly less common in modern usage.)
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gaming house (Formal or old-fashioned term for a place where gambling occurs.)
Antonyms
arcade (An entertainment venue with games but without gambling.)
Collocations
casino floor
|casino resort
|casino owner
|casino game
|casino staff
Themes
entertainment
|travel
|leisure
|daily_life
|arts_entertainment
Examples
- They spent the evening at a casino in Las Vegas.
- The new casino attracts thousands of tourists every month.
- Many casinos offer free drinks to their guests.
- He won a large sum of money at the casino.
- Casinos are strictly regulated in this country.
Learner examples
- We went to a casino last night.
- She works at a big casino.
- I saw many lights outside the casino.
- He played poker in the casino.
- The casino is near the hotel.
Grammar
Dictionary form
casino
IPA
GB/kəsˈinoʊ/
US/kəsˈinoʊ/
Syllables & stress
casino (1 syllable)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: casino
- Plural: casino
Word family
Related words
Expressions
casino floor
1/kəsˈinoʊ flˈɔɹ/
fixed phrase
Main gambling area in a casino
The large open space inside a casino where people play games and use slot machines.
Examples
- Security guards walked around the casino floor.
- The casino floor was crowded with players and tourists.
casino night
1/kəsˈinoʊ nˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
Event with gambling-style games
A party or event where people play games like in a casino, sometimes for charity or fun instead of real money.
Examples
- Our school is hosting a casino night to raise funds.
- The community center organized a casino night for the residents.
casino resort
1/kəsˈinoʊ ɹɪzˈɔɹt/
fixed phrase
Hotel complex with a casino
A big hotel that has a casino inside, and often restaurants, pools, and shows.
Examples
- They booked a weekend at a luxury casino resort.
- Casino resorts are popular holiday destinations.