pickleball
noun
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.
pickleballs
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pluralof pickleball.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Plastic pickleballs look similar to Wiffle balls, but with more holes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
It was loud inside from paddles hitting pickleballs and piped-in music.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2025
Once lit, the bottom layer displayed the second part of the message, “Ellen,” alongside several pickleballs — a nod to DeGeneres’ favorite activity.
From Salon ● Mar. 12, 2024
The hard plastic pickleballs create a sharp pop-pop-pop that is legendary for the disputes and lawsuits it has triggered nationwide.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 24, 2023
Patio chairs and tables for spectators all have broken pickleballs shoved over their feet, putting to use the dozens of spherical casualties created by the pickleball aficionado and her friends.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 5, 2015
