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’s a kids’ club, with activities that kids actually want to do, a family-friendly pool (in addition to a more chill pool), and outdoor games area with things like corn hole, ping-pong, foosball, and bocce. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026 Foosball tables, nightly happy hours and weekend parties were part of the pitch. Dasha Shunina, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026 Residents have access to other dedicated features, too, like a children’s playground, off-site parking, and Sky Park, which has a basketball court, a foosball table, and a dog run. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2026 Upstairs, Melissa and I played Pac-Man at Attic at The Club, a fun interactive space filled with retro video games, pool, darts, foosball, and more. Susan Barnes, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025 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 3 Feb. 2026.

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