backgammon
What is another word for backgammon? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A board game for two players who race fifteen pieces each around the board according to dice rolls, aiming to bear them all off first.
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How to use backgammon
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
play backgammon
a game of backgammon
Etymology
Probably from back + an old word for "game."
Full origin of backgammon →Frequently asked questions
What does “backgammon” mean?
The word “backgammon” means a board game for two players who race fifteen pieces each around the board according to dice rolls, aiming to bear them all off first. In plain terms, a classic dice-and-board race game, or the term for its most decisive kind of win.
How do you pronounce “backgammon”?
“Backgammon” is pronounced BAK-gam-uhn (/ˈbæk.ɡæm.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “backgammon” in a sentence?
Here is “backgammon” used in a sentence: “They played backgammon on the porch every summer evening.”
What part of speech is “backgammon”?
“Backgammon” is a noun.
How many meanings does “backgammon” have?
“Backgammon” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a board game for two players who race fifteen pieces each around the board according to dice rolls, aiming to bear them all off first.
