Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bingo

noun, interjection
/ˈbɪŋ.ɡoʊ/
Definition
A game of chance played with cards bearing numbers, which players mark off as the numbers are drawn at random, with the aim of completing a predefined pattern.
Examples
  • We played bingo at the community center last night.
  • When she found the answer, she exclaimed, ‘Bingo!’
Meaning
In informal usage, ‘bingo’ can also refer to a sudden success or realization.
Synonyms
  • lottery
  • game of chance
  • jackpot