Domino

usgb/ˈdɑːmɪnəʊ/
noun

A small rectangular piece used in a game, which is divided into two squares each having from none to six dots.

We spent the evening playing dominoes.
Visual representation of "domino" - A small rectangular piece used in a game, which is divided into two squares each having from none to six dots.

Often appears as...

  • play dominoes
  • set of dominoes
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Game Piece

Used mostly in the game context; avoid using it to refer to pieces in other contexts like puzzles.

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Who knocked over the dominoes?
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Counting Dots

Each half's dots range from none (blank) to six, important for game rules.

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This domino has five dots on one end and three on the other.
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