pinballer

American

[pin-baw-ler] / ˈpɪnˌbɔ lər /

noun

a person who plays pinball machines, especially regularly or habitually.

Etymology

Origin of pinballer

Example Sentences

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But despite holding high scores on a number of Retro Arcade’s machines, the pinballer stayed humble as he awaited his turn at the machine Wednesday.

From Washington Times

It's a concept album, except instead of spinning odes to the deaf, dumb, blind pinballer of "Tommy," the record's overarching theme is the world of wrestling.

From Los Angeles Times

It was listed by nycpinballleague.com as having five machines, a pinballer’s paradise.

From New York Times

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