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
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Enjoy wine tastings with sweeping views of the vineyards and croquet lawns.
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AFAR Media, 29 Apr. 2025
The model's only son grew up playing a number of sports from tennis and croquet to table tennis and skiing, his mother boasted in her tribute for his 21st birthday in January 2024.
—Jackie Tempera, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
In its modern era, helmed by the Blackberry Farm leadership team, the Cashiers resort is laid-back and luxurious, offering a family-friendly mix of activities—everything from croquet and tennis to fishing, kayaking, and hiking.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
Tyrone Turner/for NPR The croquet teams from St. John's College and the neighboring U.S. Naval Academy held their annual matchup on Saturday, April 5.
—Tyrone Turner, NPR, 12 Apr. 2025
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AFAR Media, 29 Apr. 2025
The model's only son grew up playing a number of sports from tennis and croquet to table tennis and skiing, his mother boasted in her tribute for his 21st birthday in January 2024.
—Jackie Tempera, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
In its modern era, helmed by the Blackberry Farm leadership team, the Cashiers resort is laid-back and luxurious, offering a family-friendly mix of activities—everything from croquet and tennis to fishing, kayaking, and hiking.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
Tyrone Turner/for NPR The croquet teams from St. John's College and the neighboring U.S. Naval Academy held their annual matchup on Saturday, April 5.
—Tyrone Turner, NPR, 12 Apr. 2025
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“Croquet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/croquet. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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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
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