Definition of "casino" in English

noun

1. A public building or room for gambling.

   • He went to the casino every night till 1:00 am.

2. (obsolete) A small house; a pleasure house or holiday home, especially in Italy.

   • I felt it strange, and regretted it, that so amiable a man should have contracted such dissolute habits, and at this very time, instead of living respectably with his charming Countess, had Baccelli, the superannuated dancing courtesan, in a casino in the neighbourhood.

3. (uncountable) A certain Italian card game for two to four players.

4. (countable) Any of certain cards with special meanings in this game.