casino

n. a building or room where people gamble and play games like poker or roulette for money.

n. a public building or establishment where various forms of gambling are conducted.

“They spent the evening at the casino playing blackjack and watching the show.”

“The city's economy relies heavily on the revenue generated by the luxury casinos along the waterfront.”

n. a card game for two to four players, usually spelled 'Cassino'.

n. a fishing-style card game, typically for two to four players, involving capturing cards from a layout on the table.

“My grandfather taught us how to play casino during the long summer afternoons.”

“In the traditional game of casino, the ten of diamonds is a particularly valuable card for scoring points.”

Technical

n. a small house or summer home, especially in Italy, used for relaxing.

n. a small country house or lodge designed for pleasure or leisure. This sense reflects the word's Italian origin before it became associated primarily with gambling.

“The old casino in the garden was once a place for music and dancing.”

“The estate featured a charming eighteenth-century casino, originally built as a private retreat for the count's guests.”

Archaic · Literary