domino
1
[ dom-uh-noh ]
/ ˈdɒm əˌnoʊ /
noun, plural dom·i·noes.
a flat, thumbsized, rectangular block, the face of which is divided into two parts, each either blank or bearing from one to six pips or dots: 28 such pieces form a complete set.
dominoes, (used with a singular verb)
any of various games played with such pieces, usually by matching the ends of pieces and laying the dominoes down in lines and angular patterns.
Origin of domino
1
First recorded in 1710–20; perhaps special use of
domino2
Words nearby domino
dominie,
dominion,
dominions,
dominique,
dominium,
domino,
domino effect,
domino paper,
domino theory,
dominoes,
dominus
Definition for dominoes (2 of 2)
domino
2
[ dom-uh-noh ]
/ ˈdɒm əˌnoʊ /
noun, plural dom·i·noes, dom·i·nos.
a large, hooded cloak with a mask covering the eyes, worn at masquerades.
the mask.
a person wearing such dress.
Origin of domino
2
1710–20; < Italian: hood and mask costume < Medieval Latin or Middle French: black hood worn by priests in winter; obscurely akin to Latin
dominus lord
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British Dictionary definitions for dominoes (1 of 4)
dominoes
/ (ˈdɒmɪˌnəʊz) /
noun
(functioning as singular)
any of several games in which matching halves of dominoes are laid together
British Dictionary definitions for dominoes (2 of 4)
domino
1
/ (ˈdɒmɪˌnəʊ) /
noun plural -noes
a small rectangular block used in dominoes, divided on one side into two equal areas, each of which is either blank or marked with from one to six dots
(modifier)
exhibiting the domino effect
a domino pattern of takeovers
See also
dominoes
Word Origin for domino
C19: from French, from Italian, perhaps from
domino! master, said by the winner
British Dictionary definitions for dominoes (3 of 4)
domino
2
/ (ˈdɒmɪˌnəʊ) /
noun plural -noes or -nos
a large hooded cloak worn with an eye mask at a masquerade
the eye mask worn with such a cloak
Word Origin for domino
C18: from French or Italian, probably from Latin
dominus lord, master
British Dictionary definitions for dominoes (4 of 4)
Domino
/ (ˈdɒmɪnəʊ) /
noun
Fats. real name Antoine Domino born 1928, US rhythm-and-blues and rock-and-roll pianist, singer, and songwriter. His singles include "Ain't that a Shame" (1955) and "Blueberry Hill" (1956)