Casino

Pronunciation: /kəˈsiːnoʊ/

Definitions of casino

noun a building or room used for social amusements, typically containing gambling equipment

Example Sentences

Examples of casino in a Sentence

formal The casino is a popular destination for tourists looking to try their luck at gambling.

informal Let's hit up the casino tonight and see if we can win big!

slang I heard the casino is lit, we should check it out.

figurative Life is like a casino, you never know what hand you'll be dealt.

Grammatical Forms of casino

• plural: casinos
• comparative: more casino
• superlative: most casino
• present tense: casino
• future tense: will casino
• perfect tense: have casino
• continuous tense: is casinoing
• singular: casino
• positive degree: casino
• infinitive: to casino
• gerund: casinoing
• participle: casinoed

Origin and Evolution of casino

First Known Use: 1744 year

Language of Origin: Italian

Story behind the word: The word 'casino' originates from Italian, meaning 'little house' or 'cottage'. It was first used to refer to a small country villa or social club.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'casino' evolved to refer to a building or establishment for gambling and entertainment, particularly one that houses games of chance such as roulette, blackjack, and slot machines.