Sin City

Desert gambling mecca

Sin City is a nickname for Las Vegas, Nevada, referencing its reputation for gambling, adult entertainment, and indulgence: What happens in Sin City stays in Sin City.

The term can apply to any place perceived as a hub of vice or moral looseness. *Sin City* is also a noir comic book series by Frank Miller, adapted into films.

nickname

Las Vegas

Nevada's gambling capital

noir

detective

Professional crime investigator

underworld · gritty · shadow · corruption · mystery · pulp · smoky · murder · blackmail · conspiracy

gambling

casino

Facility for wagering

slots · high-roller · jackpot · craps · baccarat · betting · wager · dealer · chip · bankroll

vice

debauchery

Extreme indulgence in vices

excess · prostitution · addiction · decadence · escort · risqué · taboo

nightlife

clubs

Heavy striking sticks

bars · neon · live music · dancing · lounges · residencies · afterhours · EDM · megaclub · bachelorette

Categories
Opposites
moral/spiritual character of place

Sin CityHoly City

Uniquely revered religious center

sacred city · heavenly city · paradise · Eden · Zion

lifestyle and activity

Sin Citymonastery

Religious seclusion dwelling

retreat center · ashram · commune · convent · Amish country

specific place contrast (Las Vegas)

Sin CitySalt Lake City

Utah's capital metropolis

Vatican City · Mecca · Eden · Zion · Jerusalem

Family

city, sin, sinful, sinner, sins, sinning, sinfulness, cityscape, sinless

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG-13