domino

[ dom-uh-noh ]

/ ˈdɒm əˌnoʊ /

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noun, plural dom·i·noes.

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.

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.

Origin of domino

First recorded in 1710–20; perhaps special use of domino²

Words nearby domino

dominion, Dominion Day, dominions, Dominique, dominium, domino, domino effect, dominoes, domino paper, domino theory, Dominus

Definition for domino (2 of 3)

domino²

[ dom-uh-noh ]

/ ˈdɒm əˌnoʊ /

noun, plural dom·i·noes, dom·i·nos.

a large, hooded cloak with a mask covering the eyes, worn at masquerades.

the mask.

a person wearing such dress.

Origin of domino

1710–20; <Italian: hood and mask costume <Medieval Latin or Middle French: black hood worn by priests in winter; obscurely akin to Latin dominus lord

Definition for domino (3 of 3)

Domino

[ dom-uh-noh ]

/ ˈdɒm əˌnoʊ /

noun

Antoine "Fats", 1928–2017, U.S. rhythm-and-blues pianist, singer, and composer.

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Example sentences from the Web for domino

The lack of food can also domino effect into peace and security—already there have been reports about stolen food aid.
Liberia’s Ebola Famine|Abby Haglage, Nina Strochlic|November 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This first session set off a domino effect of unexpected proportions.
China’s Last Foot-Binding Survivors|Nina Strochlic|July 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The CVS move will undoubtedly create a domino effect among other pharmacy chains.
The War on Smoking Didn’t Save My Mother’s Life, but It Could Save Many More|Joe Concha|February 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And two guests from that weekend getaway later pitched in a small amount to cover costs at the Domino exploration.
A Most Illegal Adventure with New York City’s Wildest Underground Event Planners|Nina Strochlic|December 16, 2013|DAILY BEAST

[Foreign intervention] will have a domino effect that will affect the world from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
Syria’s Assad to West: ‘I Am Tougher Than Gaddafi’|Mike Giglio|November 8, 2012|DAILY BEAST
"I am not of Verona, lady; no one knows me here;" and Hamlet threw back the hood of his domino.
A Midnight Fantasy|Thomas Bailey Aldrich
On the cross is an eagle, with a vine branch and grapes above, and with a scroll in his beak inscribed, In Domino confido.
The Hawarden Visitors' Hand-Book|William Henry Gladstone
At the height of the ball a domino kissed Madame de S——, who shrieked aloud.
Letters to an Unknown|Prosper Mrime
Then she went home; for she also intended to put on a domino, and indulge herself by going to the Opera.
The Queen's Necklace|Alexandre Dumas pre
"He is making a most regrettable record here," very stiffly from the domino.
Still Jim|Honor Willsie Morrow

British Dictionary definitions for domino (1 of 3)

domino¹

/ (ˈdɒmɪˌnəʊ) /

noun plural -noes

a small rectangular block used in dominoes, divided on one side into two equal areas, each of which is either blank or marked with from one to six dots

(modifier) exhibiting the domino effecta domino pattern of takeovers

Word Origin for domino

C19: from French, from Italian, perhaps from domino! master, said by the winner

British Dictionary definitions for domino (2 of 3)

domino²

/ (ˈdɒmɪˌnəʊ) /

noun plural -noes or -nos

a large hooded cloak worn with an eye mask at a masquerade

the eye mask worn with such a cloak

Word Origin for domino

C18: from French or Italian, probably from Latin dominus lord, master

British Dictionary definitions for domino (3 of 3)

Domino

/ (ˈdɒmɪnəʊ) /

noun

Fats. real name Antoine Domino born 1928, US rhythm-and-blues and rock-and-roll pianist, singer, and songwriter. His singles include "Ain't that a Shame" (1955) and "Blueberry Hill" (1956)

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单词	domino
释义	domino ¹ [ dom-uh-noh ] / ˈdɒm əˌnoʊ / SEE SYNONYMS FOR domino ON THESAURUS.COM noun, plural dom·i·noes. 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. 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. Origin of domino ¹ First recorded in 1710–20; perhaps special use of domino² Words nearby domino dominion, Dominion Day, dominions, Dominique, dominium, domino, domino effect, dominoes, domino paper, domino theory, Dominus Definition for domino (2 of 3) domino² [ dom-uh-noh ] / ˈdɒm əˌnoʊ / noun, plural dom·i·noes, dom·i·nos. a large, hooded cloak with a mask covering the eyes, worn at masquerades. the mask. a person wearing such dress. Origin of domino ² 1710–20; <Italian: hood and mask costume <Medieval Latin or Middle French: black hood worn by priests in winter; obscurely akin to Latin dominus lord Definition for domino (3 of 3) Domino [ dom-uh-noh ] / ˈdɒm əˌnoʊ / noun Antoine "Fats", 1928–2017, U.S. rhythm-and-blues pianist, singer, and composer. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for domino The lack of food can also domino effect into peace and security—already there have been reports about stolen food aid. Liberia’s Ebola Famine\|Abby Haglage, Nina Strochlic\|November 13, 2014\|DAILY BEAST This first session set off a domino effect of unexpected proportions. China’s Last Foot-Binding Survivors\|Nina Strochlic\|July 2, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The CVS move will undoubtedly create a domino effect among other pharmacy chains. The War on Smoking Didn’t Save My Mother’s Life, but It Could Save Many More\|Joe Concha\|February 5, 2014\|DAILY BEAST And two guests from that weekend getaway later pitched in a small amount to cover costs at the Domino exploration. A Most Illegal Adventure with New York City’s Wildest Underground Event Planners\|Nina Strochlic\|December 16, 2013\|DAILY BEAST [Foreign intervention] will have a domino effect that will affect the world from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Syria’s Assad to West: ‘I Am Tougher Than Gaddafi’\|Mike Giglio\|November 8, 2012\|DAILY BEAST "I am not of Verona, lady; no one knows me here;" and Hamlet threw back the hood of his domino. A Midnight Fantasy\|Thomas Bailey Aldrich On the cross is an eagle, with a vine branch and grapes above, and with a scroll in his beak inscribed, In Domino confido. The Hawarden Visitors' Hand-Book\|William Henry Gladstone At the height of the ball a domino kissed Madame de S——, who shrieked aloud. Letters to an Unknown\|Prosper Mrime Then she went home; for she also intended to put on a domino, and indulge herself by going to the Opera. The Queen's Necklace\|Alexandre Dumas pre "He is making a most regrettable record here," very stiffly from the domino. Still Jim\|Honor Willsie Morrow British Dictionary definitions for domino (1 of 3) domino¹ / (ˈdɒmɪˌnəʊ) / noun plural -noes a small rectangular block used in dominoes, divided on one side into two equal areas, each of which is either blank or marked with from one to six dots (modifier) exhibiting the domino effecta domino pattern of takeovers See also dominoes Word Origin for domino C19: from French, from Italian, perhaps from domino! master, said by the winner British Dictionary definitions for domino (2 of 3) domino² / (ˈdɒmɪˌnəʊ) / noun plural -noes or -nos a large hooded cloak worn with an eye mask at a masquerade the eye mask worn with such a cloak Word Origin for domino C18: from French or Italian, probably from Latin dominus lord, master British Dictionary definitions for domino (3 of 3) Domino / (ˈdɒmɪnəʊ) / noun Fats. real name Antoine Domino born 1928, US rhythm-and-blues and rock-and-roll pianist, singer, and songwriter. His singles include "Ain't that a Shame" (1955) and "Blueberry Hill" (1956) Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to domino visor, veil, cloak, camouflage, blind, visage, show, disguise, aspect, pretext, facade, affectation, air, hood, concealment, veneer, semblance, masquerade, screen, pose
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domino

noun, plural dom·i·noes.

Origin of domino

Words nearby domino

Definition for domino (2 of 3)

noun, plural dom·i·noes, dom·i·nos.

Origin of domino

Definition for domino (3 of 3)

noun

Example sentences from the Web for domino

British Dictionary definitions for domino (1 of 3)

noun plural -noes

Word Origin for domino

British Dictionary definitions for domino (2 of 3)

noun plural -noes or -nos

Word Origin for domino

British Dictionary definitions for domino (3 of 3)

noun

Words related to domino