bocce ball

noun

variants or less commonly bocci ball or boccie ball
1
: bocce
2
plural bocce balls also bocci balls or boccie balls : a ball (as of wood or thermosetting resin) used in the game of bocce

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Hang Out In Rail Park Pullman Yards has a large outdoor space with games like bocce ball and corn hole, plus pickleball courts and a rollerskating rink. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025 In her free time, Robin loves watching football, riding her motorcycle, and playing bocce ball. Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025 Morning yoga, aqua aerobics, dance classes, and bocce ball are particularly popular with the parents. Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025 The grounds have a bocce ball court, horseshoe pit, a lush, expansive lawn for more entertainment, and a fire pit that is complemented by a waterfall hot tub. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025 Outside, the Bagleys created an oasis that includes fruit and vegetable gardens, a three-tier fountain, and a bocce ball court. Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025 Step outside for a patio open year-round with fire pits for the cooler months and apres ski parties, and shade and bocce ball for the sunny days. USA Today, 30 July 2025 Why not enjoy a game of bocce ball before grilling up dinner to enjoy at the patio dining table? Rooms: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms Amenities: Pool, washer, air conditioning, heating, BBQ, bocce ball court, sun loungers. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 July 2025 The project will have a pool, pickleball and bocce ball courts, a clubhouse with an exercise room and lounge. John Tuohy, IndyStar, 14 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bocce ball was in 1903

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“Bocce ball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bocce%20ball. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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