paddleball

[ pad-l-bawl ]

noun

1. a game played on a handball court following the same basic rules as handball, but in which players use short-handled, perforated paddles paddle to hit a ball resembling a tennis ball.

Word History and Origins

Origin of paddleball¹

An Americanism dating back to 1930–35; paddle ¹ + ball ¹

Example Sentences

She played frescobol, a popular Brazilian game resembling paddleball, on the beach.

From New York Times

Although quite hefty, the HOA dues get you plenty of amenities, including six tennis courts, two paddleball courts, three pools, two on-site restaurants and room service.

From Los Angeles Times

Even on slow days, the Van Cortlandt Park handball courts are bustling with handball, paddleball and racquetball players from around the tristate area.

From New York Times

Later, he drove from the gym to the handball courts in McCarren Park in Williamsburg, where, after switching his drenched T-shirt for a dry one, he engaged in a couple of vigorous paddleball games with an old friend.

From New York Times

Using a mix of paddleball paddles, badminton rackets and Ping-Pong paddles, the kids — including co-founder McCallum’s brood — were laughing it up playing some sort of fun, newfangled game.

From Seattle Times