air hockey

noun

: a table game in which two players attempt to score points by using a handheld paddle to shoot a plastic disk across a surface with minimal friction into the opponent's goal

Note: The surface of the table used for air hockey typically contains numerous small holes through which air is blown to create a thin cushion of air.

Examples of air hockey in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Students can also relax in the game room and play ping pong, air hockey or video games. —Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026

Kids and teens of all ages could be found hanging out in the Nexus Lounge complete with PS5 and Xbox gaming systems, air hockey, ping pong, vintage arcade games, board games, reading nooks, a miniature kitchen, and puzzles. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026

There are holes based on pinball games, vending machines, air hockey, Simon Says and beer pong, though Ripley calls that one Trick Shot. —Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026

The ski-in, ski-out lodge is ideal for families; after a day on the slopes, parents can warm up in a whirlpool spa while kids head to the game room for foosball, air hockey, and arcade basketball. —Jonny Bierman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for air hockey

• blocky
• chalky
• cocky
• gawky
• jockey
• khaki
• machi
• maki
• rocky
• stocky
• talkie
• walkie