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casino

n. countable
C1 Advanced Oxford US //kəˈsinoʊ// UK //kɐsˈiːnəʊ// casi·no Archaic

n. a building or room where people go to gamble and play games like poker or roulette. You usually have to pay to enter or bet money on the games.

n. a public building or room specifically designed for gambling and gaming activities. Often part of a larger complex including hotels, restaurants, and entertainment venues.


SIMPLE

The group spent the evening playing cards at the local casino.

CONTEXTUAL

Many cities rely on the tax revenue generated by a large casino to fund public infrastructure projects.

COMPLEX

The rise of digital platforms has forced the traditional casino industry to innovate, blending physical luxury with high-tech gaming interfaces to retain its high-rolling clientele.

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Origin

From Italian casino, diminutive form of casa (“house”), from Latin casa (“cottage, hut”).

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