paddleball

American  

[pad-l-bawl] / ˈpæd lˌbɔl /

noun

1. a game played on a handball court following the same basic rules as handball, but in which players use short-handled, perforated paddles to hit a ball resembling a tennis ball.

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Etymology

Origin of paddleball

An Americanism dating back to 1930–35; paddle ¹ + ball ¹

Example Sentences

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paddleball

As a child, Niederhoffer was a standout student, musician and athlete whose sports included handball, paddleball and tennis.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

Although quite hefty, the HOA dues get you plenty of amenities, including six tennis courts, two paddleball courts, three pools, two on-site restaurants and room service.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2022

On a muggy July day in 2018, Melinda Richards zipped around Pine Tree’s pools, paddleball courts and 150 trailer and cabin lots in drizzling rain.

From Washington Times ● Mar. 1, 2020

They play at least three different versions of volleyball and dabble at soccer, surfing, boogie boarding, body surfing, skim- and paddle-boarding, and something called “fresco ball,” which is another paddleball variant.

From Washington Post ● Aug. 17, 2016

He crossed his arms over a chest that could have doubled as a paddleball court.

From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben