Keno is a lottery-stylesimilar to a lottery, with winning based on chance game where players mark numbers on cards and try to match numbers drawnchosen or taken out from a group without pattern at random. It is often comparedexamined as similar to something else with bingo.

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Pronunciation

AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).

Accent: General American English

IPA: /ˈkiːnoʊ/

Easy pronunciation: KEE-noh (approximate spelling).

Stress: Stress the first syllable: KEE-noh.

Game sense: a numbers game like bingo.

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Keno Meaning

a numbers game like bingo

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A game in which numbered balls are drawn at random and players cover the matching numbers on their cards.

Example: We played keno at the casino after dinner.

Synonyms for this meaning:

• beano — A close synonym in this game sense, though less common today.
• bingo — A close game-name equivalent in common usage, though technically a different game format in many places.
• lotto — Related lottery-style game term; acceptable only in this broad game sense.

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Keno Synonyms

Similar Meaning

• beano
• bingo
• lotto

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Common Mistakes

• People sometimes treat keno as exactly the same as bingo, but it is its own game, even though the two are similar.
• Keno is a noun for the game itself, not a verb.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does keno mean?

Keno means a lottery-style game where players cover numbers on cards as numbers are drawn at random.

What are the synonyms for keno?

Common close synonyms or related game names include beano, bingo, and lotto, depending on the context.

Is keno the same as bingo?

Not exactly. They are similar, but keno is its own game.

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