backgammon

noun

back·​gam·​mon ˈbak-ˌga-mən 

ˌbak-ˈga-

: a board game played with dice and counters in which players try to be the first to gather their pieces into one corner and then systematically remove them from the board

Examples of backgammon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

On property, guests can enjoy lounging on Adirondack chairs around the firepits, playing games of cornhole or backgammon, or simply enjoying the inn's common spaces and reading nooks. — Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026

People in their 20s and 30s are pulling chess sets, backgammon boards and mahjong tiles out of closets and grandparents’ attics, turning them into the centerpiece of their social lives. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026

There's decent wifi throughout the property, but the painting kit, cards, scrabble, and backgammon sets encourage guests to enjoy the space in a simpler way. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

The games category includes mahjong and backgammon boards and cards. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 12 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

perhaps from back entry 3 + Middle English gamen, game game

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for backgammon

• examen
• examine
• glutamine
• famine
• gammon
• mammon
• reexamine

Kids Definition

backgammon

noun

back·​gam·​mon ˈbak-ˌgam-ən 

ˌbak-ˈgam-

: a board game for two played with dice in which the object is to be the first to move all one's pieces around and off the board