ringtoss

American  

[ring-taws, -tos] / ˈrɪŋˌtɔs, -ˌtɒs /

Or ring-toss

noun

1. a game in which rings, ring, often made of rope, are tossed to encircle an upright peg.

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Etymology

Origin of ringtoss

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; ring ¹ + toss

Example Sentences

Second place receives this holiday essential: a headdress of inflatable reindeer antlers that serve as a ringtoss game.

From Washington Post

A white neon sign casting cold light in a dark side gallery transports viewers to the midway’s fleeting alley of rickety rides and ringtoss stands.

From New York Times

Postponed from last weekend, when it was snowed out, the entertainment, from Circus Amok, will include stump-to-stump high-wire walking, a ringtoss tree, forest canopy stilt walkers, live music and face painting.

From New York Times

Created by Circus Amok, the entertainment will include stump-to-stump high-wire walking, a ringtoss tree, forest canopy stilt walkers, live music and face painting.

From New York Times

Mr. Layman and his adult son, who plan their vacation days around the event, now stick to ringtoss games.

From The Wall Street Journal