Bingo
(noun)
- A game in which players match numbers that are drawn randomly to the numbers on cards.
- A game in which players complete a pattern on a card, by matching numbers that are drawn randomly, in order to win a prize.
Origin:
The word bingo is derived from the name of a game that was first played in the early 20th century in the united states. it is said to have originated from the game called beano, which was played with beans, a board and numbers. the caller would call out a number, and players would cover that number on their board with a bean. when a player covered a line of numbers, they would yell "beano!" and the game became known as "bingo".
Examples:
- The old ladies were having a bingo night at the community center.
- He won the bingo game and took home the prize.
- The bingo card has numbers on it that the players match to the numbers called by the caller.
- The bingo caller announced the next number.
- Bingo is a popular game played at fairs and charity events.