I. Las Ve ‧ gas /læs ˈveɪɡəs $ lɑːs-/ BrE AmE ( also Vegas informal )
a city in the desert in the US state of Nevada, known especially for its ↑ casino s such as the Luxor, which is built in the shape of an ancient Egyptian ↑ pyramid , and Caesar's Palace, where people dress like ancient Romans. Las Vegas has many ↑ chapel s OF LOVE where people can get married immediately, and is a popular place for people to spend their ↑ honeymoon in. It is also known for having impressive and exciting shows in its hotels and casinos where many famous performers appear, and for its large modern buildings that are covered in lights. ⇨ compare ↑ Reno
II. Ve ‧ gas /ˈveɪɡəs/ BrE AmE
an informal name for ↑ Las Vegas
III. Vegas, Johnny BrE AmE
(1971–) a British ↑ comedian who is known for being fat, liking beer, and for having a strong Northern English ↑ accent . He appears on many television programmes. His real name is Michael Pennington.