dominoes

British

/ ˈdɒmɪˌnəʊz /

noun

(functioning as singular) any of several games in which matching halves of dominoes are laid together

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The bear-case risk, in which “disruption dominoes continue to fall” is worth exploring, they said.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

As Bad Bunny strutted through the greenery, he passed by old men playing dominoes, women chatting in a nail salon and boxers sparring—a montage of scenes from life in Puerto Rico.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

"I'm not even playing that much dominoes, and that is killing me, bro," he said.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

It’s also where they’ll see houses built from cards and dominoes — you know, things that are frequently used as metaphors for one small move that leads to a spectacular collapse.

From Salon • Dec. 11, 2025

“As you wish,” the Lord said, and quickly distracted me by challenging me to a game of dominoes.

From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep

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