foosball

noun

foos·​ball ˈfüz-ˌbȯl How to pronounce foosball (audio)
often capitalized
: 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 Western Park is designed with kids in mind—imaginative play structures and a family game zone that features cornhole, table tennis and foosball as well as pickleball courts keep sunny days playful. Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2024 The Kids Zone, for ages 8 to 12, is equipped with foosball and game consoles. Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2024 This area is where patrons will find lawn games such as cornhole, Connect 4 and foosball. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2024 Think: table tennis, foosball, archery and more, alongside interactive installations curated by Pharrell. Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 25 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for foosball 

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of foosball was in 1966

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“Foosball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foosball. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.

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