cornhole
Americanverb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of cornhole
Example Sentences
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The children jumped for joy after winning a game of cornhole; others fell and whined in defeat, but got up to play again.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026
Reeves said when Wolfe came home from Guard duty, he would socialize with friends and play in a cornhole league.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025
One story was about a group of cornhole players who’d once played at Schemengees but had since found a new place to gather.
From Slate • Dec. 4, 2024
I got cornhole, which is as big as pickleball is right now.
From New York Times • Mar. 30, 2024
On the upside, it’s just the right shade for painting our cornhole game for the fall festival booth.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
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