keno

Thân thiện

A group of friends play keno at a community center.

Definition

Noun: A lottery-like gambling game where players mark numbers on a card, and winning numbers are selected at random, typically by drawing numbered balls or using a random number generator. Players win prizes based on how many of their chosen numbers match the drawn numbers.

Usage

The word "keno" functions solely as a noun to name this specific game. It is typically used as an uncountable noun when referring to the game in general, but can be countable when referring to specific instances or variations.

Examples

• Many casinos have a keno lounge where players can watch the numbers being drawn.
• She won a small prize playing keno at the charity event.
• This casino offers three different keno games with varying odds.

Advanced Usage

• "Keno runner": A casino employee who collects players' keno tickets and wagers.
• "Keno ticket" or "Keno card": The card on which a player selects their numbers for a game.

Variants and Related Words

• Bingo (noun): A similar game of chance where players mark numbers on a card as they are randomly called out. Keno is often considered a faster, casino-based cousin of bingo.

Synonyms

• Lottery game (noun phrase): A general term for games of chance based on the random selection of numbers.
• Numbers game (noun phrase): A colloquial term for any gambling game based on selecting numbers.

Notes on Meaning

"Keno" refers specifically to the game described. It does not have other common meanings as an isolated word. Compound terms like "keno slip" derive their meaning directly from the primary definition of the game.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a game in which numbered balls are drawn at random and players cover the corresponding numbers on their cards

Từ đồng nghĩa

• lotto
• bingo
• beano