Backgammon: meaning, definitions and examples
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backgammon
[ bรฆkหษกรฆmษn ]
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:
๐ต๐น gamรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคเคเฅเคฎเฅเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Backgammon
๐ฎ๐ฉ backgammon
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐัะดะธ
๐ต๐ฑ backgammon
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใฏใฎใฃใขใณ
๐ซ๐ท backgammon
๐ช๐ธ backgammon
๐น๐ท tavla
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐฑ๊ฐ๋จผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฑุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ vrhcรกby
๐ธ๐ฐ dรกma
๐จ๐ณ ่ฅฟๆดๅ้
๐ธ๐ฎ backgammon
๐ฎ๐ธ backgammon
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฝะฐัะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฅแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ beyin qara
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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