Domino ( noun , noun )

(As a noun)

Domino ( noun )

1. A long, rectangular block, typically of wood or plastic, with a suit of spots on it, used in the game of dominoes.
2. A game played with dominoes, in which the aim is to match the number of spots on the end of one domino with that on another, the winner being the first to use all his or her dominoes or the player blocked when no more moves are possible.

Origin:

Mid 18th century: probably from french, denoting a hood worn by women in the 18th century, later applied to a kind of cloak worn by men, and then to the game.

Examples:

1. A set of dominoes is used to play the game.
2. The dominoes were laid out on the table.
3. He's good at playing dominoes.
4. He placed the last domino and won the game.
5. The game of dominoes is popular in many cultures.

(As a noun)

Domino ( noun )

1. A long, rectangular block, typically of wood or plastic, with a suit of spots on it, used in the game of dominoes.
2. A game played with dominoes, in which the aim is to match the number of spots on the end of one domino with that on another, the winner being the first to use all his or her dominoes or the player blocked when no more moves are possible.

Origin:

Mid 18th century: probably from french, denoting a hood worn by women in the 18th century, later applied to a kind of cloak worn by men, and then to the game.

Examples:

1. A set of dominoes is used to play the game.
2. The dominoes were laid out on the table.
3. He's good at playing dominoes.
4. He placed the last domino and won the game.
5. The game of dominoes is popular in many cultures.