Sports & Leisure

Pickleball

ˈpɪklbɔːl

noun

What does Pickleball mean?

A paddle sport mixing tennis and ping pong.

Example sentence

"Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America."

American usage tip

Courts are popping up everywhere; easy to learn.

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