casino-hotel
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Definition
Noun: 1. A building that houses both a hotel and a casino: A single, integrated business establishment that combines lodging facilities (a hotel) with a gambling facility (a casino) under one roof or within one complex.
Usage
The term "casino-hotel" is a compound noun used to describe a specific type of resort or entertainment complex. It emphasizes the dual, co-located nature of the services. It is often used in the context of tourism, hospitality, and the gaming industry.
Examples
- Noun:
- The new casino-hotel on the strip features 3,000 rooms and a 100,000-square-foot gaming floor.
- They spent their vacation at a luxurious casino-hotel in Macau.
- The development project includes plans for a large casino-hotel and convention center.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in formal business, legal, and urban planning contexts to specify the type of development or license being discussed.
- It can sometimes be hyphenated ("casino-hotel") or written as an open compound ("casino hotel").
Variants and Related Words
- Resort casino: A similar term that often implies a larger complex with additional amenities like shows, fine dining, and spas, alongside the hotel and casino.
- Gaming hotel: A less common synonym.
- Hotel-casino: An alternative form with the same meaning, where the word order is reversed.
Synonyms
- Gaming resort
- Integrated resort (a broader term that includes a casino-hotel as a core component)
Notes
- "Casino-hotel" is a specific compound term. The individual words "casino" and "hotel" retain their standard, separate meanings when used independently.
- This term is distinct from a standalone casino that may be located near hotels but is not part of the same building or business entity.
Noun
- a building that houses both a hotel and a casino
- a business establishment that combines a casino and a hotel