Casanova
Americannoun
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Giovanni Jacopo 1725–98, Italian adventurer and writer.
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a man with a reputation for having many amorous adventures; rake; Don Juan.
noun
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Giovanni Jacopo (dʒoˈvanni ˈjaːkopo). 1725–98, Italian adventurer noted for his Mémoires, a vivid account of his sexual adventures and of contemporary society
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any man noted for his amorous adventures; a rake
Other Word Forms
- Casanovanic adjective
Example Sentences
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Ortega Casanova, reported to be a 54-year-old truck driver, had told him several times about his intentions.
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
It involved transferring a heavy iron bolt, concealed inside an oversize Bible, from Casanova to his upstairs neighbor, who could then chip a hole in the wooden floor.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026
Investigators say Casanova was not hiking with the pair; however, rescue efforts launched Monday morning for the teen led the helicopter crew to the other two hikers on the mountainside.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2026
Rescue workers found Marcus Alexander Muench Casanova, 19, dead and discovered two other dead hikers during the search, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
From BBC • Dec. 31, 2025
Maybe one day, he would meet them all, tour their ship, see the gangplank and the cannons for himself, wear the white, poufy shirt of the captain, shake hands with Casanova.
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
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