domino
word
/ˈdɑməˌnoʊ/
DAH-muh-noh
/dˈɒmɪnˌəʊ/
DO-mi-noh
Definition
A small rectangular tile used in the game of dominoes, usually marked with dots on each half. Also refers to the game itself where players match tiles with the same number of dots.
Usage & Nuances
Primarily refers to the game piece or the game itself. In English, 'domino effect' is a common phrase meaning a chain reaction, but 'domino' alone usually means the tile. Often used in plural form 'dominoes' for the game.
Spanish: dominóPortuguese (BR): dominóPortuguese (PT): dominóChinese (Simplified): 多米诺骨牌Chinese (Traditional): 多米諾骨牌Hindi: डोमिनोज़Arabic: دومينوBengali: ডোমিনোRussian: доминоJapanese: ドミノVietnamese: quân đôminô - trò chơi đôminôKorean: 도미노Turkish: domino taşı - domino oyunuUrdu: ڈومینوIndonesian: quân cờ domino - trò chơi domino
Example Sentences
Do you know how to play domino?
basic
He placed a domino on the table.
basic
Each domino has two ends with numbers.
basic
The kids spent hours lining up dominoes and knocking them down.
natural
My grandfather taught me to play domino when I was a child.
natural
A single domino falling can start a whole chain reaction.
natural