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Definition of frisbee

frisbee

/ˈfrɪz.bi/
fris · bee
Plural:frisbees
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frisbee Lexical Profile

frisbee Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A lightweight, plastic disc designed to be thrown and caught for recreation or in competitive sports.

Example

"We spent the afternoon throwing a frisbee around in the park."

2

A recreational or competitive sport played with a flying disc, such as Ultimate.

Example

"She joined the college frisbee team during her freshman year."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Although often written in lowercase as a generic term for any flying disc, 'Frisbee' is technically a registered trademark of the Wham-O toy company.

• Nearby Words

fringed orchid
fringed tulip
fringehead
frisbee
frisco
frisee
frisk

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1950s, named after the Frisbie Pie Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut, whose empty pie tins were famously tossed around by Yale University students.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Frisbee. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/frisbee
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