backgammon
a game for two persons played on a board having two tables or parts, each marked with 12 points, and with both players having 15 pieces that are moved in accordance with throws of the dice.
a victory at this game, especially one resulting in a tripled score.
to defeat at backgammon, especially to win a triple score over.
Origin of backgammon
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How to use backgammon in a sentence
In a lobby adorned with twining-sweet-pea wallpaper, a wooden backgammon table caught the afternoon light.
Don’t call it relaxation. On this Maine island, vacation is for rusticating. | Jen Rose Smith | September 10, 2021 | Washington PostHalf-assing your way through and playing at backgammon is a lot more fun than really playing backgammon.
Having a shadow side that you’re both aware of yet refuse to acknowledge is like “sort of” playing backgammon.
The simple, but handsome, wooden set includes playing surfaces and pieces for chess, checkers, cribbage, and backgammon, and also includes dominoes, playing cards, dice and other accessories.
Classic board games that make great gifts | PopSci Commerce Team | September 30, 2020 | Popular-Science“We collect Pierre Cardin, so we have furniture—we have all the sort of fun items like the backgammon set and glassware,” Ebersole tells Fortune.
“Traditionally, older Iranian men have smoked opium in their poetry readings and backgammon gatherings,” says Bahari.
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“Getting together for a game of chess, backgammon, or just to have a conversation,” the rakers report reads.
9 Secrets of the NYPD’s Spy Unit Revealed in ‘Enemies Within’ | Abby Haglage | August 29, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTSlim countertops had brown and white cushioned seats under them—circular and clean like backgammon pieces.
The great thing about backgammon is that if you win, you're a killer, but if you lose, you're just unlucky.
My Celebrity College Roommate | Kathleen Kingsbury, Jaimie Etkin | August 30, 2009 | THE DAILY BEASTThe Earl pushed aside the backgammon board and the glasses, and leant his elbow on the table.
The Rake's Progress | Marjorie BowenLouis XIV., playing at backgammon, had a doubtful throw; a dispute arose, and all the courtiers remained silent.
The Book of Three Hundred Anecdotes | VariousIt is generally from twelve to p. 97fourteen inches long, and in shape resembles a dice-box used at backgammon.
Wanderings in South America | Charles Waterton“I know what is the matter with you,” said Crawley, replacing the pieces on a backgammon board at the end of the game.
Dr. Jolliffe's Boys | Lewis HoughIn the coffee-houses, besides smoking and gossiping, we also played games, either chess or backgammon or munkula.
War in the Garden of Eden | Kermit Roosevelt
British Dictionary definitions for backgammon
/ (ˈbækˌɡæmən, bækˈɡæmən) /
a game for two people played on a board with pieces moved according to throws of the dice
the most complete form of win in this game
Origin of backgammon
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