Frisbee
1 synonym for Frisbee, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A flat, disc-shaped plastic toy that is thrown and caught, originally a trademarked brand name.
How to use Frisbee
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
throw a frisbee
play frisbee
a frisbee golf course
Etymology
Trademarked in 1959 by Wham-O, the name traces back to the Frisbie Pie Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut — college students in the area threw the empty pie tins for fun long before the plastic toy existed.
Full origin of Frisbee →Frequently asked questions
What does “Frisbee” mean?
The word “Frisbee” means a flat, disc-shaped plastic toy that is thrown and caught, originally a trademarked brand name. In plain terms, the classic flying plastic disc toy, now used generically even for non-brand versions.
How do you pronounce “Frisbee”?
“Frisbee” is pronounced FRIHZ-bee (/ˈfɹɪzbi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Frisbee” in a sentence?
Here is “Frisbee” used in a sentence: “The kids played frisbee on the beach all afternoon.”
What part of speech is “Frisbee”?
Depending on how it is used, “Frisbee” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “Frisbee” come from?
The word “Frisbee” dates back to around 1959. Trademarked in 1959 by Wham-O, the name traces back to the Frisbie Pie Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut — college students in the area threw the empty pie tins for fun long before the plastic toy existed.
How many meanings does “Frisbee” have?
“Frisbee” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a flat, disc-shaped plastic toy that is thrown and caught, originally a trademarked brand name.
