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domino

dom·i·no
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dom-uh-noh]
    • /ˈdɒm əˌnoʊ/
    • /ˈdɒm.ɪ.nəʊ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dom-uh-noh]
    • /ˈdɒm əˌnoʊ/

Definitions of domino word

  • noun plural domino 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. 1
  • noun plural domino dominoes, (used with a singular verb) any of various games played with such pieces, usually by matching the ends of pieces and laying the dominoes down in lines and angular patterns. 1
  • noun plural domino a large, hooded cloak with a mask covering the eyes, worn at masquerades. 1
  • noun plural domino the mask. 1
  • noun plural domino a person wearing such dress. 1
  • noun domino Antoine ("Fats") born 1928, U.S. rhythm-and-blues pianist, singer, and composer. 1

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Origin of domino

First appearance:

before 1710
One of the 50% oldest English words
First recorded in 1710-20; perhaps special use of domino2

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Parts of speech for Domino

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

domino popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

domino usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for domino

noun domino

  • visor — Armor. (on a close helmet) a piece having slits or holes for vision, situated above and pivoted with a beaver or a ventail and beaver. a similar piece of plate having holes or slits for vision and breathing, attached to or used with any of various other helmets, as the armet, sallet, basinet, or helm.
  • veil — a piece of opaque or transparent material worn over the face for concealment, for protection from the elements, or to enhance the appearance.
  • cloak — A cloak is a long, loose, sleeveless piece of clothing which people used to wear over their other clothes when they went out.
  • camouflage — Camouflage consists of things such as leaves, branches, or brown and green paint, which are used to make it difficult for an enemy to see military forces and equipment.
  • blind — Someone who is blind is unable to see because their eyes are damaged.

Antonyms for domino

noun domino

  • reality — the state or quality of being real.
  • truth — the true or actual state of a matter: He tried to find out the truth.
  • honesty — the quality or fact of being honest; uprightness and fairness.
  • openness — not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.

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