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puck Synonyms
Another word for puck
Choosing another word for puck depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A mischievous, playful sprite, goblin, or nature spirit in English folklore.
Usage Example
"In traditional rural tales, a sprite might lead travelers astray in the woods at night."
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sprite
Strong
imp
pixie
hobgoblin
elf
goblin
• noun (Context 2)
Any small, flat, disk-shaped object resembling a hockey puck, such as a compacted cake of ground coffee in an espresso machine or a handheld pointing device used with a graphics tablet.
Usage Example
"The barista knocked the spent coffee disk out of the portafilter before preparing the next shot."
Strong
disk
• noun (Context 3)
A stroke or blow made with the stick in the game of hurling.
Usage Example
"The goalkeeper cleared the ball upfield with a long stroke down the sideline."
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stroke
hit
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Puck. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/puck