Definitions for Domino

• Definition
• Anagrams (74)

Domino dom·i·no

Spelling: [dom-uh-noh]

IPA: /ˈdɒm əˌnoʊ/

Domino is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 74 anagrams from letters in Domino (dimnoo).

Definitions for Domino

noun

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. a large, hooded cloak with a mask covering the eyes, worn at masquerades.
4. the mask.
5. a person wearing such dress.
6. Antoine ("Fats") born 1928, U.S. rhythm-and-blues pianist, singer, and composer.

Origin of Domino

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

Examples for Domino

I was standing near them, and two other masks, both in domino, hovered about.

If you want to enjoy yourself at the ball, take my advice and go in a domino.

This first session set off a domino effect of unexpected proportions.

The lack of food can also domino effect into peace and security—already there have been reports about stolen food aid.

[Foreign intervention] will have a domino effect that will affect the world from the Atlantic to the Pacific.

Philip sat down on the edge of the domino path to rest and think.

And two guests from that weekend getaway later pitched in a small amount to cover costs at the domino exploration.

I thought I should never have done; I had to alter the whole fit of the domino.

Zenobia's betrothed brought me my domino, and the countess had hers already.

The CVS move will undoubtedly create a domino effect among other pharmacy chains.