Meaning of the word paddleball in English

What does paddleball mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

paddleball

US /ˈpæd.əl.bɑːl/
UK /ˈpæd.əl.bɔːl/
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Noun

1.

a game played with paddles and a ball, either against a wall or between two players

Example:
They spent the afternoon playing paddleball at the park.
A paddleball court is smaller than a tennis court.
2.

a toy consisting of a paddle attached to a rubber ball by an elastic string

Example:
The child was trying to hit the ball repeatedly with his new paddleball.
He got a paddleball as a party favor.