Frisbee

American

[friz-bee] / ˈfrɪz bi /

Trademark.

a brand of plastic concave disk, used for various catching games by sailing it between two or more players and thrown by making it spin as it is released with a flick of the wrist.

Frisbee British

/ ˈfrɪzbiː /

noun

a light plastic disc, usually 20–25 centimetres in diameter, thrown with a spinning motion for recreation or in competition

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Etymology

Origin of Frisbee

Trademark respelling of frisbie, from the Frisbie Pie Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut; throwable metal pie tins such as those produced by the company are alleged to have been the inspiration for the plastic disk

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Frisbee

The film's discovery has taken McFarland on another journey -- learning about the life of his great-grandfather William DeLyle Frisbee.

From Barron's ● Apr. 13, 2026

A year ago, right before Loyola’s first preseason game, he broke his wrist in the most improbable way — playing Ultimate Frisbee.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 17, 2025

Resembling a floppy Frisbee sprinkled with gore, the placenta was the supporting actor in your Oscar-winning birthday role.

From Slate ● Sep. 7, 2024

Grab a Frisbee and try some disc golf.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 2, 2024

He should have yelled at Peter for the Frisbee.

From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea

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