pickleball

American  

[pik-uhl-bawl] / ˈpɪk əlˌbɔl /

noun

1. a game, similar to tennis and badminton, played indoors or outdoors on a court with a low net, using a short-handled, lightweight paddle and a perforated plastic ball.

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Etymology

Origin of pickleball

First recorded in 1970–75; originally a proprietary name for the equipment used in the game

Example Sentences

The best place to retire isn’t necessarily the one that has 350 days of sun, the best pickleball courts and in-ground swimming pools.

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Facilities include a culinary center, salon and pickleball and tennis courts.

From The Wall Street Journal

For brothers Boone and Ford Casady, pickleball is more than just a game, it is a passion.

From Los Angeles Times

But I also play pickleball twice a week.

From Los Angeles Times

On the following day, Williams honored her sports skills by hosting volleyball, tennis, dodgeball, wheelbarrow races, and pickleball games.

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