Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dado

Noun
/ˈdā-(ˌ)dō/
Definition
A cube with a number of sides, typically 6, on which the numbers 1 to 6 are marked, used in games of chance.
Examples
  • We played a board game that required rolling a dado.
  • The children took turns tossing the dado to see who would go first.
Meaning
In games, a dado is often used to determine movement or outcomes based on the number rolled.
Synonyms
  • die
  • cube