variants
or less commonly bocci
or boccie
: a bowling game of Italian origin played on a long narrow court (as of sand, clay, grass, or carpet) with bocce balls (see bocce balls sense 2) which are rolled to stop as close as possible to a small target ball
called also bocce ball
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Our destination was Cuyama Buckhorn, a roadside motel that in recent years has been made over into a stylish resort with vintage flourishes, such as bocce courts and firepits ideal for roasting s’mores.
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David Amsden, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2025
Sports enthusiasts can take advantage of the pickleball court, the basketball hoop, and the bocce area.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 May 2025
Mangione’s mother, aunts, uncles, and cousins often played in the local bocce league with Blattermann.
—Lorena O'Neil, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2025
Jockey for a picnic table or firepit spot, take a round on the bocce court, and enjoy live music on the outdoor stage while sipping your refreshing glass of summery brews like Palisade Peach or Mountain Beach ($3 during happy hour).
—Shauna Farnell, Denver Post, 27 May 2025
Stone pathways throughout the property lead to basketball and bocce courts.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2025
Adults can rent out recreation and sports equipment (paddles, balls, bocce and chess sets) for free with a valid I.D. from 8am-8pm in the summer and 8am-7pm the rest of the year.
—Kate Murphy, Axios, 22 July 2024
Amenities include a supervised kids’ program, plus a fitness center, yoga classes, and courts for tennis, bocce, and pickleball.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2024
Mix High and Low The garden operates on two levels, with a firepit lounge and dining area on the first level, and a bocce court and swinging chair on the second.
—Rory Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2025
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David Amsden, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2025
Sports enthusiasts can take advantage of the pickleball court, the basketball hoop, and the bocce area.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 May 2025
Mangione’s mother, aunts, uncles, and cousins often played in the local bocce league with Blattermann.
—Lorena O'Neil, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2025
Jockey for a picnic table or firepit spot, take a round on the bocce court, and enjoy live music on the outdoor stage while sipping your refreshing glass of summery brews like Palisade Peach or Mountain Beach ($3 during happy hour).
—Shauna Farnell, Denver Post, 27 May 2025
Stone pathways throughout the property lead to basketball and bocce courts.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2025
Adults can rent out recreation and sports equipment (paddles, balls, bocce and chess sets) for free with a valid I.D. from 8am-8pm in the summer and 8am-7pm the rest of the year.
—Kate Murphy, Axios, 22 July 2024
Amenities include a supervised kids’ program, plus a fitness center, yoga classes, and courts for tennis, bocce, and pickleball.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2024
Mix High and Low The garden operates on two levels, with a firepit lounge and dining area on the first level, and a bocce court and swinging chair on the second.
—Rory Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2025
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“Bocce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bocce. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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