noun
keno
KEE-noh
Keno (noun) means a lottery-style gambling game in which players bet on numbers that are then drawn at random. Example: “They played a few rounds of keno while waiting for their table at the casino.”
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A lottery-style gambling game in which players bet on numbers that are then drawn at random.
"They played a few rounds of keno while waiting for their table at the casino."
How to use keno
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casino game similar to bingo or lotto, based on picking numbers.
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Etymology
From French quine, referring to a winning combination of five numbers in a lottery.
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What does “keno” mean?
The word “keno” means a lottery-style gambling game in which players bet on numbers that are then drawn at random. In plain terms, a casino game similar to bingo or lotto, based on picking numbers.
How do you pronounce “keno”?
“Keno” is pronounced KEE-noh (/ˈkiːnəʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “keno” in a sentence?
Here is “keno” used in a sentence: “They played a few rounds of keno while waiting for their table at the casino.”
What part of speech is “keno”?
“Keno” is a noun.
Where does the word “keno” come from?
The word “keno” comes from French. From French quine, referring to a winning combination of five numbers in a lottery.
