foosball

noun

foos·​ball ˈfüz-ˌbȯl How to pronounce foosball (audio)
often capitalized
: a table game resembling soccer in which the ball is moved by manipulating rods to which small figures of players are attached

called also table soccer

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Recreational elements like foosball tables, once the domain of Silicon Valley tech firms, are now cropping up from Beijing to London. Dan Drogman, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 There are pool tables in the back, foosball, and a fan that turns on every 15 minutes. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2024 Plus, game rooms outfitted with arcade games, foosball, and pool tables ensure there’s never a dull moment. Shelby Stewart, Essence, 11 Sep. 2024 The room resembles a church social hall with couches, tables and chairs, a commercial-grade kitchen and a foosball table. Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for foosball 

Word History

Etymology

probably modification of German Tischfussball, from Tisch table + Fussball soccer, from Fuss foot + Ball ball

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of foosball was in 1966

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“Foosball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foosball. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.

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