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Casablanca

ka-suh-BLANG-kuh
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Casablanca (name) means the largest city in Morocco, and the title of the classic 1942 film set there. Example: “They flew into Casablanca to start their trip through Morocco.”

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The largest city in Morocco, and the title of the classic 1942 film set there.
"They flew into Casablanca to start their trip through Morocco."
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Etymology

From Spanish Casablanca, "white house," itself a calque from Portuguese and Arabic.

Origin: Spanish

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Casablanca” mean?
The word “Casablanca” means the largest city in Morocco, and the title of the classic 1942 film set there.
How do you pronounce “Casablanca”?
“Casablanca” is pronounced ka-suh-BLANG-kuh (/kæsəˈblæŋkə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Casablanca” in a sentence?
Here is “Casablanca” used in a sentence: “They flew into Casablanca to start their trip through Morocco.”
What part of speech is “Casablanca”?
“Casablanca” is a name.
Where does the word “Casablanca” come from?
The word “Casablanca” comes from Spanish. From Spanish Casablanca, "white house," itself a calque from Portuguese and Arabic.
Is “Casablanca” a common word?
“Casablanca” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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