carpet joint
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
An attractive casino with decorative carpets, etc.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Most of the carpet joints were run by the mobsters and local henchmen associated with the Mayfield Road Gang, but Peter Schmidt's Playtorium and Glenn Rendezvous were also included.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “carpet joint” mean?
An attractive casino with decorative carpets, etc.
Is “carpet joint” formal or informal?
carpet joint is generally slang.