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pinballer

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[pin-baw-ler] / ˈpɪnˌbɔ lər /

noun

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

Etymology

Origin of pinballer

pinball + -er 1

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 • Apr. 24, 2018

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 • Apr. 6, 2015

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