beachball

American

[beech-bawl] / ˈbitʃˌbɔl /

noun

a large, light, buoyant ball, used especially for games at the seashore, swimming pools, etc.

Etymology

Origin of beachball

First recorded in 1935–40; beach + ball ¹

Example Sentences

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Hunter Harrelson, the owner of vacation rental company Beachball Properties, said that last year, his rental properties had had an occupancy rate of 51 percent in May.

From Slate • May 27, 2020

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