foosball

noun

foos·​ball ˈfüz-ˌbȯl 

variants often Foosball

: a table game resembling soccer in which the ball is moved by manipulating rods to which small figures of players are attached

called also table soccer

Examples of foosball in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Laura Rutledge and Jay Pharoah team up to host a celebration in Brooklyn, New York, on July 11 on behalf of Teremana Tequila after the brand was awarded a Guinness World Record for the world’s longest foosball table. — People Staff, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026

One half of the space boasts Florida pool cabana vibes, where guests can play foosball, pool, and other table and board games. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 14 July 2026

Using his Willy Wonka chest of culinary tricks, Guichon has created a whole foosball table, dragons, motorcycles and life-sized animals crafted entirely from chocolate, among other stunning builds. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026

The four-bedroom home pairs a private heated indoor pool and spa with a long list of rainy-day diversions, including a dedicated game room stocked with foosball, ping-pong, shuffleboard, and a poker table, plus a media room with surround sound and an Xbox. — Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

probably modification of German Tischfussball, from Tisch table + Fussball soccer, from Fuss foot + Ball ball

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for foosball

• aldol
• armhole
• atoll
• awol
• backhaul
• banal
• baseball
• befall
• cabal
• catchall
• cecal
• centrale