Backgammon (noun)

A board game for two players, played with dice and pieces that are moved according to the roll of the dice.

Origin:

Late middle english: from back (in the sense "backwards") + gamen (see game).

Examples:

1. He"s very good at backgammon, he"s been playing it for years.
2. She suggested they play a game of backgammon to pass the time.
3. Backgammon is one of the oldest known board games, dating back to ancient Egypt.
4. Backgammon is a game of strategy, as well as luck, as players move their pieces based on the roll of the dice.
5. He was teaching his grandchild the game of backgammon, it was a great way to bond with them.