table tennis

noun

1. a game resembling tennis, played on a table with small paddles and a hollow celluloid or plastic ball.

table tennis

noun

1. a miniature form of tennis played on a table with small bats and a light hollow ball

Word History and Origins

Origin of table tennis¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

In the Chargers’ locker room, outfitted with table tennis, shuffleboard and a golf simulator, Herbert wants to win everything, linebacker Troy Dye said.

From Los Angeles Times

It was the thrashings that Smyth was giving boys with a notorious table tennis bat, dubbed "TTB", that led a parent to the door of Coltart, who worked at a law practice in Zimbabwe's second city, Bulawayo.

From BBC

Judo; diving; rhythmic, artistic and trampoline gymnastics; fencing; and table tennis are among a dozen that will be clustered in or near downtown Los Angeles, the most transit rich-pocket in Southern California, with multiple rail and bus lines converging.

From Los Angeles Times

Squash, badminton and table tennis were all culled, meaning there will be no racquet sports in Glasgow.

From BBC

The amenities on offer include a hot spring, golf, table tennis and plenty of walking paths.

From Los Angeles Times