noun

croquet

KROH-kay

Croquet (noun) means a lawn game in which players use mallets to hit balls through a series of hoops. Example: “They played croquet on the lawn all afternoon.”

noun

A lawn game in which players use mallets to hit balls through a series of hoops.

"They played croquet on the lawn all afternoon."

How to use croquet

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA garden game played with mallets, balls, and small hoops set into the grass.

Common mistake

Don't confuse with "crochet" (the needlework craft) — they sound similar but are unrelated activities.

Easily confused with

crochet →

Common pairings

a game of croquet croquet mallet croquet lawn

Word forms

croqueted past tense, croquets plural, croquets singular

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Etymology

Borrowed from Norman French croquet, meaning "hook," related to "crochet" and "crotchet."

Origin: French

Rhymes for croquet

duet minuet bouquet racquet banquet tourniquet

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Frequently asked questions

What does “croquet” mean?

The word “croquet” means a lawn game in which players use mallets to hit balls through a series of hoops. In plain terms, a garden game played with mallets, balls, and small hoops set into the grass.

How do you pronounce “croquet”?

“Croquet” is pronounced KROH-kay (/kɹoʊˈkeɪ/ in IPA).

How do you use “croquet” in a sentence?

Here is “croquet” used in a sentence: “They played croquet on the lawn all afternoon.”

What part of speech is “croquet”?

“Croquet” is a noun.

Where does the word “croquet” come from?

The word “croquet” comes from French. Borrowed from Norman French croquet, meaning "hook," related to "crochet" and "crotchet.".