backgammon
word
Definition
Backgammon is a two-player board game where players move pieces according to the roll of dice, aiming to be the first to remove all their pieces from the board.
Usage & Nuances
Backgammon is usually played socially or in tournaments. Commonly collocates with 'play', 'learn', or 'win at'. The word is always used as a noun, rarely pluralized.
Spanish: backgammonPortuguese (BR): gamãoPortuguese (PT): gamãoChinese (Simplified): 西洋双陆棋Chinese (Traditional): 西洋雙陸棋Hindi: बैकगैमॉनArabic: طاولة الزهر
Example Sentences
Do you know how to play backgammon?
basic
My father taught me backgammon when I was young.
basic
We played backgammon after dinner.
basic
He's a real pro at backgammon—almost impossible to beat.
natural
Let’s set up the backgammon board and start a game.
natural
I met my best friend at a local backgammon tournament.
natural