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ring toss

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\ ˈriŋ-ˌtȯs How to pronounce ring toss (audio) , -ˌtäs \
variants: or less commonly ringtoss

Definition of ring toss

: a game in which the object is to toss a ring so that it will fall over an upright stick

Examples of ring toss in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Destinie Link had no idea a Sunday visit to the San Antonio Zoo would include a ring toss game and other state fair staples like fried Oreos and twangy country music. — René A. Guzman, ExpressNews.com, "San Antonio Zoo offers flavors of festivals sorely missed," 9 Nov. 2020 One grand prize winner will win a Pop-Up canopy tent, Cornhole ring toss, Premium 3-Burner gas grill and a Coleman Steel Cooler! — NOLA.com, "Win a home-gating prize package from Gambit (PHOTO + VIDEO CONTEST)," 21 Oct. 2020 Other game options in stock now include Browns Kan Jam, giant Browns yard dice, a Browns ring toss game, a life-size Browns Connect Four game and even a Browns version of the ancient viking game Kubb. — Mike Rose, cleveland, "Cleveland Browns gear, games and more for your at-home tailgates and watch parties in 2020 season," 9 Sep. 2020 Fun for the whole family can be found in the form of this Elite Sportz Equipment ring toss game, which drops from $38.97 to $24.99 today on Amazon. — Nicole Briese, USA TODAY, "The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Tuesday," 7 July 2020

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First Known Use of ring toss

1870, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ring toss was in 1870

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14 Nov 2020

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“Ring toss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ring%20toss. Accessed 30 Nov. 2020.

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ring toss

noun
How to pronounce ring toss (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of ring toss

US : a game in which players try to throw a ring so that it will fall over an upright stick

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