domino
1a flat, thumbsized, rectangular block, the face of which is divided into two parts, each either blank or bearing from one to six pips or dots: 28 such pieces form a complete set.
dominoes, (used with a singular verb) any of various games played with such pieces, usually by matching the ends of pieces and laying the dominoes down in lines and angular patterns.
Origin of domino
1Words Nearby domino
Other definitions for domino (2 of 3)
a large, hooded cloak with a mask covering the eyes, worn at masquerades.
the mask.
a person wearing such dress.
Origin of domino
2Other definitions for Domino (3 of 3)
Antoine "Fats", 1928–2017, U.S. rhythm-and-blues pianist, singer, and composer.
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How to use domino in a sentence
Now watch this feat of strength as we stitch these two storylines together …Weber’s departure from the 79th Assembly District will set off another round of political dominoes to replace her.
Morning Report: A Wild, High-Profile Day for San Diego Pols | Voice of San Diego | December 23, 2020 | Voice of San DiegoBarta cited the relative toothlessness of BYU’s schedule, a schedule Athletic Director Tom Holmoe patched together after the harsh dominoes of the late summer found the independent Cougars down to three scheduled games.
Alabama, Notre Dame, Clemson and Ohio State stay at top of College Football Playoff rankings | Chuck Culpepper | December 2, 2020 | Washington PostGlobal pizza chain domino’s, for example, just had its 38th consecutive quarter of sales growth.
It led to a bunch of weird dominoes falling in a weird order.
Billy Joe Shaver, singer-songwriter who inspired outlaw country, dies at 81 | Terence McArdle | October 29, 2020 | Washington PostIt’s also working with a number of branded content partners like eToro, domino’s Pizza and Utlilta.
The lack of food can also domino effect into peace and security—already there have been reports about stolen food aid.
This first session set off a domino effect of unexpected proportions.
The former Soviet Union is witnessing an anti-gay, anti-Western, anti-civil society domino effect.
The CVS move will undoubtedly create a domino effect among other pharmacy chains.
The War on Smoking Didn’t Save My Mother’s Life, but It Could Save Many More | Joe Concha | February 5, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTDepending on what Wildstein has, and on whom, he might set off a domino-effect of people flipping, and then who knows.
Revenge of the Nerd: Wildstein Rats Out the Boss | Michael Tomasky | January 31, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHe hands a lady out; her pale blue silk domino hides her effectually from the inquisitive gaze of the crowd.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3) | Charles James Wills"Saperlotte," he hissed, and his out-stretched hand touched the pale blue domino on the shoulder.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3) | Charles James WillsAt the domino mask they fetched I hesitated, for anything like mummery of this sort was always repugnant to me.
The Way of a Man | Emerson HoughOf all the habits there he could only identify one—the scarlet and orange domino Lady Lyndwood had told him she would wear.
The Rake's Progress | Marjorie BowenThe orange and red domino left her partner and came straight to Marius Lyndwood.
The Rake's Progress | Marjorie Bowen
British Dictionary definitions for domino (1 of 3)
/ (ˈdɒmɪˌnəʊ) /
a small rectangular block used in dominoes, divided on one side into two equal areas, each of which is either blank or marked with from one to six dots
(modifier) exhibiting the domino effect: a domino pattern of takeovers
Origin of domino
1- See also dominoes
British Dictionary definitions for domino (2 of 3)
/ (ˈdɒmɪˌnəʊ) /
a large hooded cloak worn with an eye mask at a masquerade
the eye mask worn with such a cloak
Origin of domino
2British Dictionary definitions for Domino (3 of 3)
/ (ˈdɒmɪnəʊ) /
Fats. real name Antoine Domino born 1928, US rhythm-and-blues and rock-and-roll pianist, singer, and songwriter. His singles include "Ain't that a Shame" (1955) and "Blueberry Hill" (1956)
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