croquet

noun

cro·​quet krō-ˈkā 

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

Examples of croquet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In its modern era, helmed by the Blackberry Farm leadership team, the Cashiers resort is laid-back and luxurious, offering a family-friendly mix of activities—everything from croquet and tennis to fishing, kayaking, and hiking. —Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025

Tyrone Turner/for NPR The croquet teams from St. John's College and the neighboring U.S. Naval Academy held their annual matchup on Saturday, April 5. —Tyrone Turner, NPR, 12 Apr. 2025

Deep into February, the space is chaotic with vintage objects: mopeds and mannequins, guitars and amplifiers, golf clubs and croquet sets, beer signs and oil paintings. —David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2025

In warmer months, guests can enjoy lawn games – think croquet, horseshoes, and cornhole – or take a dip in the infinity pool. —Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 17 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

probably ultimately from obsolete French, sharp blow, from croquer

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for croquet

• airway
• allay
• archway
• array
• ashtray
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway
• beret

Kids Definition

croquet

noun

cro·​quet krō-ˈkā 

: a game in which the players use mallets to drive wooden balls through a series of wickets set out on a lawn