Backgammon: meaning, definitions and examples

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backgammon

 

[ bรฆkหˆษกรฆmษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

board game

Backgammon is one of the oldest known board games, played by two players who move pieces around a board according to the roll of dice. The objective is to move all of one's pieces into their home board and then bear them off before the opponent does. It combines elements of chance and strategy.

Examples of usage

  • We played backgammon for hours last night.
  • Backgammon is popular in many cultures.
  • She taught me how to play backgammon.

Translations

Translations of the word "backgammon" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gamรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅˆเค•เค—เฅˆเคฎเฅŒเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Backgammon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ backgammon

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐั€ะดะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ backgammon

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒƒใ‚ฏใ‚ฎใƒฃใƒขใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท backgammon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ backgammon

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tavla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฑ๊ฐœ๋จผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุฑุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vrhcรกby

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dรกma

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฅฟๆด‹ๅŒ้™†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ backgammon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ backgammon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะฐั€ะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ”แƒฅแƒ’แƒ”แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ beyin qara

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ backgammon

Etymology

The word 'backgammon' originated from the Middle English term 'backgammon,' which is likely derived from the combination of 'back' and 'game' or 'gammon,' an old English word that referred to a type of game or play. Historical evidence suggests that a game similar to backgammon has been played for thousands of years, with origins tracing back to the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia. The modern version of backgammon has evolved over time, incorporating elements from various cultures, including Roman and Persian influences. The game's structure and rules have been refined to create the backgammon we know today, making it a cherished pastime across the world.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,671 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.