Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bingo
noun and verb
/ˈbɪŋɡoʊ/
Definition
A game of chance in which players mark off numbers on cards as the numbers are drawn randomly by a caller.
Examples
- We played bingo at the community center on Friday night.
- When she found the solution to the puzzle, she exclaimed, ‘Bingo!’
- He loves going to bingo halls with friends.
Meaning
The term is also used informally to express excitement or satisfaction when something is achieved or realized.
Synonyms
- lotto
- lottery
- jackpot
- win
