pickleball
pickleball Lexical Profile
pickleball Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A paddle sport combining elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis, played by two or four players on a badminton-sized court with a low net using solid paddles and a perforated plastic ball.
"The community center recently converted two of its outdoor tennis courts to accommodate the growing popularity of pickleball."
The lightweight, hollow, perforated plastic ball used in the sport of pickleball.
"She bought a pack of bright yellow outdoor pickleballs that are slightly heavier to withstand wind resistance."
Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in 1965 on Bainbridge Island, Washington, by the families of Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum; according to Joan Pritchard, the name alludes to the 'pickle boat' in crew racing, which is staffed by leftover oarsmen from other boats, reflecting how the game combined leftover equipment from several different sports.