domino
domino — noun
1. one of a set of small flat rectangular game tiles, typically made from a hard ma
one of a set of small flat rectangular game tiles, typically made from a hard material such as wood or plastic, with a line across the middle that splits the face into two squares, each square showing a number of dots from zero to six, used in domino games
Rin picked up a domino from the pile and checked the dots on each side.
pick up + check dots — typical actions with a domino
Hugo knocked over a row of domino tiles while reaching for his drink.
The wooden domino felt smooth and cool in Mert's hand as he placed it down.
Kemi sorted the domino pieces by the number of dots before the game started.
Each domino in the set has a different group of dots on its two halves.
文法句型
domino + verb
a/the domino
dominoes (plural)
用法筆記
The plural form 'dominoes' is commonly used when referring to the pieces as a collection or set. A single piece is always 'a domino'.
常見錯誤
2. a game in which two or more players take turns placing tiles face up on a table,
a game in which two or more players take turns placing tiles face up on a table, matching the dots at the open ends, with the aim of being the first to use up all of their tiles
Anya and her grandfather played domino every Sunday after lunch.
play domino — uncountable usage as a game name
The children spent the rainy afternoon learning how to play domino.
Hoa likes domino more than chess because the rules are easier to follow.
In domino, each player in turn matches the dots at the open tile ends.
Noor brought her own set of dominoes to the club meeting so everyone could play.
文法句型
play domino
a game of dominoes
用法筆記
This sense is uncountable — you do not say 'a domino' to mean the game. The game is also commonly called 'dominoes' (with an -es ending), especially in British English.
常見錯誤
3. a full-length hooded outer robe that hangs loosely over the body, traditionally
a full-length hooded outer robe that hangs loosely over the body, traditionally paired with a small half mask and worn to formal costume parties where guests dress up in disguise
At the masquerade ball, Vivek wore a black domino over his evening suit.
wear a domino — typical masquerade context
The domino covered Apinya from her shoulders down to her ankles, hiding her dress completely.
covered from shoulders to ankles — describes the length of the cloak
Jisoo's domino was made of dark velvet with a hood shading most of her face.
Kwame adjusted his domino before stepping into the brightly lit ballroom.
Nikos borrowed a heavy wool domino for the winter carnival costume party.
- cloak
a broader term for any loose outer garment without sleeves; less specific than domino
- cape
shorter and usually without a hood; not identical to a domino
- masquerade cloak
a descriptive term that clarifies the costume context
文法句型
a domino
wear a domino
in a domino
用法筆記
This historical meaning is rarely encountered outside costume history books, period fiction, or descriptions of 18th- and 19th-century Venetian carnivals. In modern contexts, 'cloak' or 'masquerade costume' is far more common.
常見錯誤
4. a small mask that covers the area from the forehead down to just below the eyes,
a small mask that covers the area from the forehead down to just below the eyes, leaving the mouth and chin exposed, often worn at masquerade events or costume parties
Sivan wore a simple white domino that covered only her eyes during the carnival parade.
white domino covering only the eyes — describes the mask type
The domino left Valentina's mouth and chin uncovered, letting her eat and talk with ease.
Each guest at the party received a velvet domino decorated with tiny gold stars.
Jack's domino had narrow eyeholes that made it hard to see in the dim light.
Alessia removed her domino as soon as the mask competition was over.
- half mask
the modern descriptive term for any mask covering only the upper face
- eye mask
a common modern term, though it can also refer to sleep masks
- masquerade mask
a broader term that includes any decorative party mask
文法句型
a domino
wear a domino
用法筆記
In modern English, this type of mask is more often called an 'eye mask' or 'half mask'. The term 'domino' for a mask is now very rare and largely historical.