love game
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of love game
First recorded in 1825–35
Example Sentences
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Great Big Game Show – My wife and I love game shows for their low-stakes, comforting fun, so discovering the Great Big Game Show was a no-brainer.
From Salon • Sep. 29, 2025
He served a love game to open the match and then promptly broke Rublev and held again for a 3-0 lead.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 19, 2022
Fritz served a love game for a 5-all tie.
From Fox News • Oct. 15, 2021
I would love game suggestions for a family of three with a 14-year-old who only likes video games.
From Slate • Jun. 25, 2020
By that time Holt's spirit was pretty well broken and he put up scarcely any defence in the final game and Amy slammed his serves over almost unchallenged and won a love game.
From Left Tackle Thayer by Barbour, Ralph Henry
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