bingo card
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of bingo card
First recorded in 1985–90; so called from the series of coded numbers on such cards, apparently suggesting the cards used in bingo
Example Sentences
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"Nobody had the Middle East conflict on their bingo card," Cox Chief Economist Jeremy Robb said on a conference call late last month.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
“Feedback from clients remains that the hawkish surprise from Fed was not on the markets’ bingo card and until it stabilizes, miners could remain in the penalty box,” Morgan Stanley said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
“Having to have that conversation wasn’t on my bingo card for that day, or any day,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 2, 2026
Some set to go ahead include "Book Bingo" in Warwickshire, where library members can read or listen to 12 books to complete a bingo card and enter a prize draw.
From BBC ● Dec. 27, 2025
“What, you want me to give you a philosophy bingo card for your trip? Like: When you smell honey in the woods, run because the bear can’t be far behind.”
From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker
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