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 had spoken of taking action "at any moment," Beyra said.
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
Cooling their heels in a Venetian jail in 1755, Giacomo Casanova and the prisoner in the cell above him contrived one of the more imaginative escapes in the annals of criminology.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026
Investigators said they were not hiking with Casanova, and it’s unclear when they died, how long they were on the mountain or whether they were reported missing prior to the discovery.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2025
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
Because maybe the book is by freaking Casanova, and I only know one person who owns a book by freaking Casanova.
From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli
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