noun Uncommon

darts

DAHTS

Darts (noun) means a game in which players throw small pointed missiles at a circular target to score points. Example: “They played a few rounds of darts at the local pub.”

noun

A game in which players throw small pointed missiles at a circular target to score points.

"They played a few rounds of darts at the local pub."

"Darts has become a surprisingly popular televised sport in Britain."

How to use darts

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe pub and competitive game where players throw small darts at a numbered board.

UK vs US

Darts is especially popular as a spectator sport in the UK, with televised professional tournaments; it is far less prominent in American culture.

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Etymology

The plural of dart, referring to the game played with the small thrown missiles.

Rhymes for darts

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Frequently asked questions

What does “darts” mean?

The word “darts” means a game in which players throw small pointed missiles at a circular target to score points. In plain terms, the pub and competitive game where players throw small darts at a numbered board.

How do you pronounce “darts”?

“Darts” is pronounced DAHTS (/ˈdɑːts/ in IPA).

How do you use “darts” in a sentence?

Here is “darts” used in a sentence: “They played a few rounds of darts at the local pub.”

What part of speech is “darts”?

“Darts” is a noun.

Is “darts” a common word?

“Darts” is an uncommon word in modern English.