noun

dominoes

DO-mih-nohz

Dominoes (noun) means a tile game played by matching the numbered ends of small rectangular pieces. Example: “The old men gathered every evening to play dominoes at the cafe.”

noun

A tile game played by matching the numbered ends of small rectangular pieces.

"The old men gathered every evening to play dominoes at the cafe."

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In plain EnglishThe name of the classic tile-matching game itself, as opposed to a single tile (a domino).

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Rhymes for dominoes

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Frequently asked questions

What does “dominoes” mean?

The word “dominoes” means a tile game played by matching the numbered ends of small rectangular pieces. In plain terms, the name of the classic tile-matching game itself, as opposed to a single tile (a domino).

How do you pronounce “dominoes”?

“Dominoes” is pronounced DO-mih-nohz (/ˈdɑmɪnoʊz/ in IPA).

How do you use “dominoes” in a sentence?

Here is “dominoes” used in a sentence: “The old men gathered every evening to play dominoes at the cafe.”

What part of speech is “dominoes”?

“Dominoes” is a noun.