pickleball

American

[pik-uhl-bawl] / ˈpɪk əlˌbɔl /

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.

Etymology

Origin of pickleball

First recorded in 1970–75; originally a proprietary name for the equipment used in the game

Example Sentences

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His father and stepmother shared what they’d be passing down to him and other siblings in smaller meetings, outside of time to swim and play pickleball.

From The Wall Street Journal

I do luxuriate in awaking to no news deadlines, playing pickleball when court fees are low and cycling to the beach on a weekday morning.

From The Wall Street Journal

There are drink packages, specialty dining packages, spa specials, pickleball lessons and other activities.

From The Wall Street Journal

Clem, an actor, is someone you want on your pickleball team because he comes to play and he covers a lot of ground.

From Los Angeles Times

This week it does seem a little harder to argue that one’s knees are not quite up to the challenge of pickleball.

From The Wall Street Journal

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