Word: DOS
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Definition of DOS
- A party, celebration, social function.
"We’re having a bit of a do on Saturday to celebrate my birthday."
- A hairdo.
"Nice do!"
- Something that can or should be done (usually in the phrase dos and don'ts).
- A syllable used in solfège to represent the first and eighth tonic of a major scale.
- A party, celebration, social function.
"We’re having a bit of a do on Saturday to celebrate my birthday."
- A hairdo.
"Nice do!"
- Something that can or should be done (usually in the phrase dos and don'ts).
- A syllable used in solfège to represent the first and eighth tonic of a major scale.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
📜 Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
🗣️ Example Sentences
- • "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "dos" to secure the victory."
- • "Please ensure you spell "dos" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
💡 Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
🎯 Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | ✓ Valid | 4 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | ✓ Valid | 4 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | ✓ Valid | 4 pts |
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🔗 Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DOS:
- # the dos effect
- # master of dos
- # playing with dos
- # in terms of dos
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