croquet

noun

cro·​quet krō-ˈkā How to pronounce croquet (audio)
1
: a game in which players using mallets drive wooden balls through a series of wickets set out on a lawn
2
: the act of driving away an opponent's croquet ball by striking one's own ball placed against it
croquet transitive verb

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This is a 42-acre country club right in London, complete with a botanical garden, croquet and tennis lawns, and a Georgian-style clubhouse. Stefanie Waldek, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024 The backyard is also perfect for al fresco dining in the summer, paired with croquet or lawn games. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2024 The hotel also offers daily complimentary Planter’s Punch, croquet games, Bond movies on the beach and more. Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024 Instead of croquet games or slam books, the four teen girls of The Craft use spells to help get through their adolescent angst. Gwen Ihnat, EW.com, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for croquet 

Word History

Etymology

probably ultimately from obsolete French, sharp blow, from croquer

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of croquet was in 1855

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“Croquet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/croquet. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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croquet

noun
cro·​quet krō-ˈkā How to pronounce croquet (audio)
: a game in which the players use mallets to drive wooden balls through a series of wickets set out on a lawn

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