domino
Domino (noun) means a small rectangular tile marked with dots, used in the game of dominoes. Example: “He set the last domino down with a satisfied grin.”
How to use domino
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost often the small tile used in the tile-matching game, though it can also mean a masked costume.
Word forms
dominoed past tense, dominos plural, dominoes plural, dominoes singular
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He set the last _____ down with a satisfied grin.
Etymology
Borrowed from French domino, originally meaning a hooded garment worn by priests, ultimately from Latin dominus, "lord."
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What does “domino” mean?
The word “domino” means a small rectangular tile marked with dots, used in the game of dominoes. In plain terms, most often the small tile used in the tile-matching game, though it can also mean a masked costume.
How do you pronounce “domino”?
“Domino” is pronounced DO-mih-noh (/ˈdɑməˌnoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “domino” in a sentence?
Here is “domino” used in a sentence: “He set the last domino down with a satisfied grin.”
What part of speech is “domino”?
“Domino” is a noun.
Where does the word “domino” come from?
The word “domino” comes from Latin. Borrowed from French domino, originally meaning a hooded garment worn by priests, ultimately from Latin dominus, "lord.".
Is “domino” a common word?
“Domino” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “domino” have?
“Domino” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small rectangular tile marked with dots, used in the game of dominoes.
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