Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

keno

noun
/ˈkiː.noʊ/
Definition
A gambling game in which players select numbers and win prizes based on a drawing of numbers.
Examples
  • We decided to try our luck at keno after dinner.
  • He won a big prize playing keno at the casino last night.
Meaning
Keno is a lottery-style game often played in casinos and also available online, where players choose numbers from a larger set and wait to see if their selections match the randomly drawn numbers.
Synonyms
  • lottery
  • gambling