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
"It's an absolute mess, especially when there's wind and the barriers collapse like dominos, creating even more risk," he added.
From BBC ● Feb. 21, 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
Only moments ago, Max had wanted to knock them all over like dominos.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
