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 a specified number, sequence, or position of squares
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.
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Upcoming activities include Lotería nights, silent discos, family programming, music bingo, painting classes, fitness events and special appearances from local guests.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Youth-friendly drag shows, bingo games with drag performers, live music, crafting sessions and more will be available for young attendees.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
The event includes bingo, a performance by jazz singer Gary LaRue and lunch at noon.
—Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 9 June 2026
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Noun
On a sea day, the schedule can feel packed with quizzes, live music, bingo, activities and performances.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Upcoming activities include Lotería nights, silent discos, family programming, music bingo, painting classes, fitness events and special appearances from local guests.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Youth-friendly drag shows, bingo games with drag performers, live music, crafting sessions and more will be available for young attendees.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
The event includes bingo, a performance by jazz singer Gary LaRue and lunch at noon.
—Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 9 June 2026
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“Bingo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bingo. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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