DADO - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Verb

cut a dado into or fit into a dado

Categories: Groove

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

a rectangular groove cut into a board so that another piece can fit into it

Categories: Groove, Channel

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Verb

provide with a dado

Example: The owners wanted to dado their dining room

Categories: Supply, Provide, Render, Furnish

Synonyms

Dado, Wainscot

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "dado" was borrowed from Italian dado.

🧩 Fun Fact

Languages borrow words when cultures meet—through trade, conquest, or collaboration.