1
skittles plural in form but singular in construction
: English ninepins played with a wooden disk or ball
2
: one of the pins used in skittles
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Even Sinner’s groundstroke attacks rarely knocked over the skittles in Alcaraz’s playground.
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Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
No matter the concentration, there are five unique flavors available: skittles, peppermint, lemon lime, choco mint, and cinnamon.
—Dr. Diana Rangaves, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Customers will be able to try the limited-edition skittles and have the chance to purchase some French’s merch.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 26 July 2023
The roots of the term go back to a venerable European lawn game known as skittles.
—Ben Zimmer, WSJ, 9 Nov. 2018
Games for adults include a barrel race, Wellington throw, skittles, three- legged race and more.
—Staff Report, Daily Southtown, 6 Sep. 2017
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Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
No matter the concentration, there are five unique flavors available: skittles, peppermint, lemon lime, choco mint, and cinnamon.
—Dr. Diana Rangaves, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Customers will be able to try the limited-edition skittles and have the chance to purchase some French’s merch.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 26 July 2023
The roots of the term go back to a venerable European lawn game known as skittles.
—Ben Zimmer, WSJ, 9 Nov. 2018
Games for adults include a barrel race, Wellington throw, skittles, three- legged race and more.
—Staff Report, Daily Southtown, 6 Sep. 2017
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“Skittle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skittle. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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