foosball

noun

foos·​ball ˈfüz-ˌbȯl How to pronounce foosball (audio)
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

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There will be plenty of entertainment options for frequenters, who will be able to play PlayStation, beer pong, foosball and ping pong games. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 17 Mar. 2026 The ski-in, ski-out lodge is ideal for families; after a day on the slopes, parents can warm up in a whirlpool spa while kids head to the game room for foosball, air hockey, and arcade basketball. Jonny Bierman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026 Free games include foosball, bubble hockey, Skee-Ball and cornhole. Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026 Tables, chairs, a craft and games cart, kids zone, and areas for pingpong, badminton and foosball will also be available. Roland Li, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for foosball

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of foosball was in 1966

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“Foosball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foosball. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.

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