bin·go
ˈbiŋ-(ˌ)gō 
1
—used to announce an unexpected event or instantaneous result
2
—used to announce a winning position in bingo
3
—used to express endorsement of a correct assertion
variants
or less commonly Bingo
plural bingos also Bingos
: a game of chance played with cards having numbered squares corresponding to numbers drawn at random (as by a game host or computer program) and won by covering five such squares in a row
enjoys playing bingo
—often used before another nounWhen I worked at the Village Nursing Home, one of my favorite responsibilities … was calling the weekly bingo games.—
Karen Duffy
Karen Duffy
also
: a social gathering at which bingo is played
About 50% of a volunteer fire department's budget comes from fundraising activities like bingos, hall rentals and fish fries … —Hallie Lauer
see also bingo card
Hallie Lauer Examples of bingo in a Sentence
Noun
She plays bingo twice a week.
Recent Examples on the WebEmily Weaver, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
Baby boomers are having a relative blast playing bingo and yelling out Jeopardy answers— as the U.S. ranked No. 10 for those 60 and older.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2024
Activities include a parade, free bunny ears and a bingo game.
—Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2024
Players can even explore jackpot bingo titles such as Roaring Twenties Bingo which offers a total prize of $1,028.
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New players at Buzzluck will unlock an astounding 250% match bonus up to $2,500.
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1.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2024
The bingo balls blow it, again, in Sectional 42 (Scecina)
Eastern Hancock and Triton Central have been the odds-on favorite in their sectional the past couple years (at least).
—Brian Haenchen, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Jan. 2024
Head to Union Pub — a few blocks from where President Biden is addressing Congress — for bingo and other games, plus drink specials from 8 p.m. to close, with screens of every size showing all the action.
—Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024
This community hub in Snowmass Base Village hosts an array of regular events, including bingo and chess nights, comedy evenings and live music.
—Sarah Kuta, The Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2024
Noun
Outside of comedy, Taylor hosts monthly bingo nights, talent shows, and other entertaining events for her community in Tulsa.
—Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
Baby boomers are having a relative blast playing bingo and yelling out Jeopardy answers— as the U.S. ranked No. 10 for those 60 and older.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2024
Activities include a parade, free bunny ears and a bingo game.
—Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2024
Players can even explore jackpot bingo titles such as Roaring Twenties Bingo which offers a total prize of $1,028.
Bonuses and Promotions: 4.9/5
New players at Buzzluck will unlock an astounding 250% match bonus up to $2,500.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2024
Best crypto bingo website Vegas Crest: Best online bingo game variety
Cyber Bingo: Best live bingo experience
Ignition: Best welcome bonus
BetUS: Fast payouts
Lucky Tiger: Best free spins bonus
Shazam: Most intuitive bingo site
1.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2024
The bingo balls blow it, again, in Sectional 42 (Scecina)
Eastern Hancock and Triton Central have been the odds-on favorite in their sectional the past couple years (at least).
—Brian Haenchen, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Jan. 2024
Head to Union Pub — a few blocks from where President Biden is addressing Congress — for bingo and other games, plus drink specials from 8 p.m. to close, with screens of every size showing all the action.
—Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024
This community hub in Snowmass Base Village hosts an array of regular events, including bingo and chess nights, comedy evenings and live music.
—Sarah Kuta, The Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2024
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“Bingo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bingo. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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