Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tic-tac-toe
Noun
/ˌtɪk ˌtæk ˈtoʊ/
Definition
A simple two-player game played on a 3×3 grid where players take turns marking a square with their symbol, either X or O, aiming to get three of their marks in a row.
Examples
- After a long day, we played a few rounds of tic-tac-toe to unwind.
- The kids enjoyed drawing their own tic-tac-toe grids in the sand.
- She always won at tic-tac-toe by anticipating her opponent’s moves.
Meaning
Tic-tac-toe is often used as a playful way to pass time and teaches basic strategy and foresight.
Synonyms
- noughts and crosses
