dominoes
word · lemma: domino
Definition
Dominoes is a game played with rectangular tiles, each having two ends marked with different numbers of dots. The word can also refer to the tiles themselves.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in the plural ('dominoes') when referring to the game. The word can mean the game or the playing pieces. Not to be confused with 'domino effect,' which is a different term.
Spanish: dominó (juego) - fichas de dominóPortuguese (BR): dominó (jogo) - peças de dominóPortuguese (PT): dominó (jogo) - peças de dominóChinese (Simplified): 多米诺骨牌 (游戏)Chinese (Traditional): 骨牌遊戲 - 骨牌Hindi: डोमिनोज़ (खेल)Arabic: الدومينو (اللعبة)Bengali: ডোমিনোজ - খেলাইটাতে ব্যবহৃত বাঁটাRussian: доминоJapanese: ドミノVietnamese: cờ đô-mi-nôKorean: 도미노Turkish: domino - domino taşlarıUrdu: ڈومنوIndonesian: domino
Example Sentences
They played dominoes all afternoon.
basic
I lost one of the dominoes.
basic
Do you know how to play dominoes?
basic
My grandfather taught me to play dominoes when I was little.
natural
Let’s set up a line of dominoes and knock them down!
natural
Whenever it rains, my friends and I stay inside and play dominoes.
natural