bocce ball

noun

variants or less commonly bocci ball or boccie ball
1
: bocce
2
plural bocce balls also bocci balls or boccie balls : a ball (as of wood or thermosetting resin) used in the game of bocce

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There’s a pool and spa, a tennis court, a bocce ball court, and multiple fire pits. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2025 But Furman likes to play bocce ball, uses Uber to go grocery shopping and can tell you the day of the week of any date. Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025 The home also has views of Praying Monk on Camelback Mountain, a theater, two kitchens, a lap pool and a bocce ball court. Catherine Reagor, AZCentral.com, 22 Sep. 2025 In a park-like setting, luxurious outdoor amenities include sprawling lawns, a soaking tub, bocce ball court, koi ponds, Zen gardens, multiple outdoor view decks and fire pits. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2025 Hang Out In Rail Park Pullman Yards has a large outdoor space with games like bocce ball and corn hole, plus pickleball courts and a rollerskating rink. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025 In her free time, Robin loves watching football, riding her motorcycle, and playing bocce ball. Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025 Morning yoga, aqua aerobics, dance classes, and bocce ball are particularly popular with the parents. Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025 Outside, the Bagleys created an oasis that includes fruit and vegetable gardens, a three-tier fountain, and a bocce ball court. Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bocce ball was in 1903

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“Bocce ball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bocce%20ball. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

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