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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The rec center is kid heaven, with a mini golf course, movie theater, basketball hoops, rock wall, ping pong, cornhole, board games, foosball, Xbox and Wii video games, and even a wiffle ball diamond dubbed Sagamore Field. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026 The ad then cuts to the dynamic duo squealing on a rollercoaster ride on the ship, playing ping pong and foosball, before heading over for a dip in the pool. Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026 The first floor of the main residence is home to an epic game room, currently outfitted with tables for poker, billiards, air hockey, and foosball. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 May 2026 The 947-home multigenerational community will offer a grand clubhouse featuring elevated contemporary interior design, a state-of-the-art fitness center with a dynamic movement zone, a dedicated children’s play area, a community room and a game room with table tennis and foosball. Pulte Homes, Miami Herald, 11 May 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 5 Jun. 2026.

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