casbah

[ˈkæzbɑː]

casbah Definition

• 1. the old citadel or fortress in an Algerian city
• 2. a native quarter of an Algerian city

Using casbah: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "casbah" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The Casbah of Algiers is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Example

  The film 'Casablanca' is set in the Casbah of Tangier.

• Example

  The Casbah is a popular tourist attraction in many North African cities.

casbah Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for casbah

• citadel
• fortress
• stronghold
• bastion
• keep

Phrases with casbah

• rock the casbah

  to behave in a way that challenges authority or tradition, often in a rebellious or subversive manner

  Example

  The punk rock band's music was so loud that it felt like they were trying to rock the casbah.

• leave the casbah

  to leave a party or gathering

  Example

  It's getting late, I think it's time for us to leave the casbah.

• the last person in the casbah

  the only person left at a party or gathering

  Example

  After everyone else had gone home, he was the last person in the casbah.

Origins of casbah

from Arabic 'qaṣaba', meaning 'citadel'

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Summary: casbah in Brief

The term 'casbah' [ˈkæzbɑː] refers to the old citadel or fortress in an Algerian city, or a native quarter of an Algerian city. It is also used in phrases like 'rock the casbah,' which means to challenge authority or tradition, and 'leave the casbah,' which means to leave a party or gathering.