ring toss

noun

ˈriŋ-ˌtȯs How to pronounce ring toss (audio)
-ˌtäs
variants or less commonly ringtoss
: a game in which the object is to toss a ring so that it will fall over an upright stick

Examples of ring toss in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Advertisement There will be a petting zoo, face painting, ring toss and live music, which should all add up to something as nice as a wedding, one organizer said. Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Nov. 2023 This one fits the bill thanks to its smaller scale, which includes a tiny slide, wading pool, water sprayer, and ring toss game. Jayla Andrulonis, Parents, 18 June 2023 Family-friendly attractions abound, from old-school carnival games like ring toss and whack-a-mole to a fun house with mirror mazes and glowing lights. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2023 Weight: 6 pounds Victory Tailgate NFL Battle Hook and Ring Game Set View On Amazon Test your hand-eye coordination with this simple ring toss game that’s fun for all ages. Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2023 There’s a slide, a cute flamingo and monkey, a ring toss game, and five balls. Lindsay Tigar, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2023 There’s a slide, a swing, a basketball hoop, and a ring toss game that offer hours of interactive entertainment. Lauren Wellbank, Parents, 11 July 2023 Highlights include patriotic presentation, patriotic dog contest, country music and dancing along with games, mechanical bull, dunk tank and ring toss on the lakeside lawn. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2023 In addition to going down the waterslide, kiddos can play ring toss or a ball-roller game with several inflatable balls and rings. Olivia Lipski, Good Housekeeping, 14 Mar. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ring toss was in 1870

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“Ring toss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ring%20toss. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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