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 paddle 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

When the Padres are not playing, it’s a popular concert venue, as well as a public park with a playground, dog run and paddleball courts.

From Los Angeles Times

She played frescobol, a popular Brazilian game resembling paddleball, on the beach.

From New York Times

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

Even on slow days, the Van Cortlandt Park handball courts are bustling with handball, paddleball and racquetball players from around the tristate area.

From New York Times

Later, he drove from the gym to the handball courts in McCarren Park in Williamsburg, where, after switching his drenched T-shirt for a dry one, he engaged in a couple of vigorous paddleball games with an old friend.

From New York Times