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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

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fringed tulip
fringehead
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frisee
fritillaria

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.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Frisbee. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/frisbee
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