domino
noun
a 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.
dominos
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pluralof domino.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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This process can be compared to falling dominos, but it is far more complex.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 29, 2025
All-time temperature records fell like dominos throughout the region.
From Scientific American ● Jul. 11, 2023
There are a lot of dominos still to fall, but Harris’ track record across two major North American franchises offers insight into how the Commanders might operate differently under someone other than Dan Snyder.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 18, 2023
At a camp table nearby, Mohammed - also from Sudan - slammed dominos down in a lively four-way game with fellow migrants.
From BBC ● May 20, 2022
She wanted to visit the Plaza de Armas, where the old men played dominos and the coffee kiosk sold espresso so strong it made your ears pop.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
