foosball
Foosball (noun) means a tabletop game in which players spin rods to control miniature figures and hit a small ball into the opponent's goal. Example: “They played foosball in the break room every lunchtime.”
How to use foosball
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTable football — the arcade game with rods and little plastic players.
Called "foosball" mainly in the US; in the UK it's usually "table football."
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They played _____ in the break room every lunchtime.
Etymology
From German Fussball, itself a translation of the English word "football."
Frequently asked questions
What does “foosball” mean?
The word “foosball” means a tabletop game in which players spin rods to control miniature figures and hit a small ball into the opponent's goal. In plain terms, table football — the arcade game with rods and little plastic players.
How do you pronounce “foosball”?
“Foosball” is pronounced FOOS-bawl (/ˈfuːsˌbɔːl/ in IPA).
How do you use “foosball” in a sentence?
Here is “foosball” used in a sentence: “They played foosball in the break room every lunchtime.”
What part of speech is “foosball”?
“Foosball” is a noun.
Where does the word “foosball” come from?
The word “foosball” comes from German. From German Fussball, itself a translation of the English word "football.".
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