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Casino

UK /["/kəˈsiːnəʊ/"]/US /["/kəˈsiːnəʊ/"]/

Definition

a public building or room where people play gambling games for money

In simple words: A place where people can gamble and play games for money.

Examples

  • a new hotel and casino in Las Vegas

Usage notes

Used in both formal and informal contexts. It's appropriate when discussing gambling or entertainment. Avoid in academic writing unrelated to casinos.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Sounds like 'cash' + 'in' — think of cashing in your chips at a gaming table.

Collocations

  • visit a casino
  • casino games
  • casino nightlife

Synonyms

  • gambling house
  • gaming establishment
  • betting venue

Antonyms

  • bank
  • library
  • office

Common mistakes

  • Confusing with 'casual' due to similarity in sound.
  • Mispronouncing it as 'kaseeno' instead of 'kah-SEE-no'.
  • Using it as a verb; it is strictly a noun.