Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small rectangular game piece: A domino is a small, flat, rectangular block used in playing the game of dominoes. Its face is divided into two squares, each marked with a number of spots (pips) or left blank.
   • A type of mask: A domino is a mask covering the upper part of the face, often worn at masquerades, with holes for the eyes.
   • A type of cloak: A domino is a loose, hooded cloak, typically worn with a half-mask as part of a masquerade costume.
   • A proper name (Fats Domino): Domino is the stage name of Antoine "Fats" Domino (1928–2017), an influential American rhythm and blues pianist, singer, and composer.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Game piece):
• Noun (Mask):
• Noun (Cloak):
• Noun (Proper name):

Advanced Usage

• "Domino effect": A chain reaction where one event causes a series of similar events to happen.
• "To fall like dominoes": To collapse or fail in quick succession, one after another.

Variants and Related Words

• Dominoes (n): The game played with domino pieces.
• Domino theory (n): A geopolitical theory prominent during the Cold War, suggesting that if one country fell to communism, neighboring countries would follow like falling dominoes.

Synonyms

• Game piece: Tile, counter.
• Mask: Half-mask, visor, loup.
• Cloak: Cape, mantle.

Related Phrases

• Domino rally: A setup of dominoes arranged to fall in a sequence, often as a display or competition.

Noun

1. a small rectangular block used in playing the game of dominoes; the face of each block has two equal areas that can bear 0 to 6 dots
2. a mask covering the upper part of the face but with holes for the eyes
3. a loose hooded cloak worn with a half mask as part of a masquerade costume
4. United States rhythm and blues pianist and singer and composer (born in 1928)