boccie

American  

[boch-ee] / ˈbɒtʃ i /

Italian bocci

noun

1. an Italian variety of lawn bowling played on a dirt court that is shorter and narrower than the rink of a bowling green.

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boccie British  

/ ˈbɒtʃə, ˈbɒtʃiː /

noun

1. an Italian version of bowls played on a lawn smaller than a bowling green

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Etymology

Origin of boccie

1900–05; < Italian bocce bowls, plural of boccia ball < Vulgar Latin *bottia round body

Example Sentences

The Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate and Gardens in Santa Rosa, which had lost no buildings or vineyards in the fire, has been promoting its “farm-to-table” dinner offering, plus a new boccie ball court and picnic areas.

From Los Angeles Times

The restaurants—among them a casual rooftop eatery and a Shake Shack—and a game room complete with a boccie court recall the club’s legacy of leisure and community.

From Architectural Digest

There will be outdoor lounges, children's play areas and boccie ball courts.

From Los Angeles Times

There will be outdoor space on the second floor with courtyards, a swimming pool, barbecues, a boccie ball court and a Zen sculpture garden.

From Los Angeles Times

For break time, there’s a putting green and a boccie ball court on the property.

From BusinessWeek