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
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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 notesIn 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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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.
