dado
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for dado, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The lower part of an interior wall when it is decorated or finished differently from the wall above.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use dado
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Italian dado, first recorded in English in the 1660s.
Full origin of dado →Frequently asked questions
What does “dado” mean?
The word “dado” means the lower part of an interior wall when it is decorated or finished differently from the wall above. In plain terms, either a decorative lower section of a wall, or (in carpentry) a slot cut into wood to join pieces together.
How do you pronounce “dado”?
“Dado” is pronounced DAY-doh (/ˈdeɪdoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “dado” in a sentence?
Here is “dado” used in a sentence: “The hallway had a dark wood dado below a pale, plastered upper wall.”
What part of speech is “dado”?
“Dado” is a noun.
Where does the word “dado” come from?
The word “dado” dates back to around 1660 and comes from Italian. From Italian dado, first recorded in English in the 1660s.
How many meanings does “dado” have?
“Dado” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the lower part of an interior wall when it is decorated or finished differently from the wall above.