foosball

noun

foos·​ball ˈfüz-ˌbȯl 

variants often Foosball

: a table game resembling soccer in which the ball is moved by manipulating rods to which small figures of players are attached

called also table soccer

Examples of foosball in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The rest of the vast space is set up as an arcade, with room for ping-pong, foosball, and air hockey. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2026

In the evenings, choose between a foosball tournament or some R&R in the hot tub. — Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2026

While Meta adorned communal areas with tech-culture flourishes — think foosball, local art and free snacks — the heart of the server farm is spartan. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2026

Comedian Kelsey Cook knows it all too well, both as a stand-up and a world champion foosball player. — Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

probably modification of German Tischfussball, from Tisch table + Fussball soccer, from Fuss foot + Ball ball

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for foosball

• aldol
• armhole
• atoll
• awol
• backhaul
• banal
• baseball
• befall
• cabal
• catchall
• cecal
• centrale