table tennis

American  

noun

1. a game resembling tennis, played on a table with small paddles and a hollow celluloid or plastic ball.

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table tennis British  

noun

1. a miniature form of tennis played on a table with small bats and a light hollow ball

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Etymology

Origin of table tennis

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

But Reaves, who excels at nearly every sport he attempts, including golf, bowling, tennis, pickleball and table tennis, just has great touch, Redick said with a shrug.

From Los Angeles Times

They watch Netflix, cook and play table tennis wearing their gear.

From Los Angeles Times

As a child she was encouraged to take part in sport and shone at table tennis, but found her calling in winter sports and cross-country skiing in particular.

From BBC

Shortly after the first awards were announced, Bell introduced a table tennis tournament.

From Los Angeles Times

The semi-professional table tennis player replied to a casting call advertised by the sport's governing body for England asking for British players, thinking he would just be an extra in the background.

From BBC