vegas

n. a short, informal name for the city of Las Vegas in the United States.

n. an informal clipping of Las Vegas, Nevada, used as a proper noun.

“We are planning a quick trip to Vegas for my brother's birthday party.”

“The marketing campaign aimed to reposition Vegas as a family-friendly destination rather than just a hub for nightlife and casinos.”

Informal

n. the world of professional gambling and betting on sports.

n. a metonymic reference to the gambling industry, particularly the odds-making and sports-betting sectors based in Nevada.

“Vegas has the home team as the favourite to win the game tonight.”

“Analysts noted that Vegas adjusted the point spread immediately following the news of the star quarterback's injury.”

Informal