variants
or less commonly bocci
or boccie
: a bowling game of Italian origin played on a long narrow court (as of sand, clay, grass, or carpet) with bocce balls (see bocce balls sense 2) which are rolled to stop as close as possible to a small target ball
called also bocce ball
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The sprawling mountain-view grounds, centered on a spacious graveled courtyard ideal for entertaining, host an infinity pool and spa, a bocce court, and a 220-tree Italian olive grove.
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2026
Caleila participates in nearly every Unified sport offered at Buckeye Union, including badminton, soccer, swim, bocce, flag football, cheer, dance, pickleball, volleyball and esports.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Two bocce courts and a horseshoe pit.
—David Caraccio
march 21, Sacbee.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Two swimming pools, a bocce court, a yoga studio, a dog spa and a clubroom would all be part of the condo lifestyle.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026
The first level includes an outdoor kitchen, firepit lounge, and dining area; the second, a bocce court and swinging chair.
—Rory Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
Their tasting room occupies a former 1920s schoolhouse with bocce courts outside.
—Audrey T. Williams, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
Other board members suggested a bocce court, ping pong, lawn darts and other replacements.
—Steven Mihailovich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The development includes plans for a subterranean garage and outdoor recreation areas with a pool, bocce courts and walking trails plus a tram to move residents around.
—Julie Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Jan. 2026
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2026
Caleila participates in nearly every Unified sport offered at Buckeye Union, including badminton, soccer, swim, bocce, flag football, cheer, dance, pickleball, volleyball and esports.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Two bocce courts and a horseshoe pit.
—David Caraccio
march 21, Sacbee.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Two swimming pools, a bocce court, a yoga studio, a dog spa and a clubroom would all be part of the condo lifestyle.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026
The first level includes an outdoor kitchen, firepit lounge, and dining area; the second, a bocce court and swinging chair.
—Rory Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
Their tasting room occupies a former 1920s schoolhouse with bocce courts outside.
—Audrey T. Williams, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
Other board members suggested a bocce court, ping pong, lawn darts and other replacements.
—Steven Mihailovich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The development includes plans for a subterranean garage and outdoor recreation areas with a pool, bocce courts and walking trails plus a tram to move residents around.
—Julie Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Jan. 2026
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“Bocce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bocce. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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