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domino

Pronunciation: [ˈdɒmɪnoʊ]

Word

Learn how to use domino in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “games”

(noun) a small rectangular tile used in the game of dominoes. You can use these tiles to play a game by matching numbers on the ends.

Example

We played dominoes all afternoon and it was so much fun!

Example

We couldn't find any dominoes to play with, so we had to choose a different game.

Example

How many dominoes do we need to start the game?

Context: “mechanics”

(noun) a situation where one event causes a series of other events to happen one after another, like falling dominoes. It’s like if you knock one domino down, it makes the next one fall too.

Example

The new policy set off a domino effect, making many positive changes in the school.

Example

The team's loss didn't create a domino effect that led to more losses; they won the next game.

Example

Can a small decision really start a domino effect in our project?

How to pronounce domino

Pronunciation: [ˈdɒmɪnoʊ]

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