paddle tennis

noun

: a game like tennis that is played with a paddle and rubber ball on a small court

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More energetic outdoor activities include swimming in the saltwater pool, walking or jogging on the Deck 15 track, paddle tennis, golf cages, and a mini-golf course. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026 Sport court activities include basketball, pickleball, volleyball, paddle tennis, and outdoor fitness training. — Kathleen Turner, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 Ernie Clement of the Blue Jays is a big-time paddle tennis guy. — Levi Weaver, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026 Balbrae offers a pool and tennis court, which is also lined for paddle tennis. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for paddle tennis

Word History

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of paddle tennis was in 1925

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“Paddle tennis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paddle%20tennis. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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