bingo

Definition

A game of chance for two or more players, who mark off numbers on a grid as they are announced by the caller; the game is won by the first person to call out "bingo!" or "house!" after crossing off all numbers on the grid or in one line of the grid.

Etymology

Alternative form of bing, suggesting a ringing sound. Attested since 1925.

Example Sentences

• "He plays bingo with his family on Saturdays."
• "animal bingo (animal pictures), ABBA bingo (titles or lyrics of ABBA songs), buzzword bingo"
• "There were two bingos in the last game, so the players split the prize money."