darts

British

/ dɑːts /

noun

(functioning as singular) any of various competitive games in which darts are thrown at a dartboard

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I found a “brand ambassador” and he showed off the darts, which were magnetic.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

Assessing the validity of the market’s pre-eminent data point — nonfarm payrolls — Savouri comments, ‘You may as well throw darts at a board.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Van Gerwen missed four match darts in total as the Welshman reeled off four straight legs to take the win in Brighton.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

A men's mental health group that runs sport sessions such as yoga, football and darts, has been used as an informal referral service by the NHS.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

She slips a note into his hand and darts off with surprising nimbleness.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

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