croquet

noun

cro·​quet krō-ˈkā 

1

: a game in which players using mallets drive wooden balls through a series of wickets set out on a lawn

2

: the act of driving away an opponent's croquet ball by striking one's own ball placed against it

croquet transitive verb

Examples of croquet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Later in the day, meditation sessions are also free for guests, one of the many options from the activity calendar that includes garden cricket, croquet, volleyball, basketball and bocce ball activities as well as core exercise and stretching classes. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026

Spend the day canoeing, fishing, playing croquet, or just curling up with a good book. —Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026

Eighteenth century activities included croquet and designing a custom perfume, all accompanied by fashion photography. —Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026

One of my favorite parts is where the Queen of Hearts grabs the flamingo to play croquet with the hedgehogs. —Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

probably ultimately from obsolete French, sharp blow, from croquer

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for croquet

• airway
• allay
• archway
• array
• ashtray
• assez
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway

Kids Definition

croquet

noun

cro·​quet krō-ˈkā 

: a game in which the players use mallets to drive wooden balls through a series of wickets set out on a lawn