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foosball

noun, often capitalized
foos·​ball | \ ˈfüz-ËŒbȯl How to pronounce foosball (audio) \

Definition of foosball

: a table game resembling soccer in which the ball is moved by manipulating rods to which small figures of players are attached

called also table soccer

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If playing foosball or basketball on a work break appeals to you, take a look at the new headquarters plans of technology companies e-Builder and TouchSuite. Marcia Heroux Pounds, sun-sentinel.com, "Two tech companies are hiring as they expand headquarters," 15 Aug. 2019 Alexander orchestrates a group that moves so seamlessly together that Wilcox compares their flow to that of the connected pieces on a foosball table. Ross Dellenger, SI.com, "How Cal—Yes, Cal—Built What May Be the Best Secondary in College Football," 13 Aug. 2019 For the duration of the assault, the lights in the gym remained off and the door was barred by a foosball table. Luis Ferré-sadurní, BostonGlobe.com, "Teenager accused of rape deserves leniency because he’s from ‘good family,’ judge says," 3 July 2019 Formerly known as Cafe at Wild Things!, the restaurant will serve burgers, barbecue sandwiches, salads, flatbreads, beer, wine and have games like giant Jenga, Connect 4, air hockey and a foosball table. Grace Wong, chicagotribune.com, "Bucking traditions at new Korean restaurant, plus more Chicago restaurant openings," 23 July 2019 On site, in a converted three-story elementary school built in 1929, there are no foosball tables or vintage arcade games like in Silicon Valley. Richard Morgan, Fortune, "Japan’s Would-Be Silicon Valley Wants You," 23 July 2019 For the duration of the assault, the lights in the gym remained off and the door was barred by a foosball table. Luis Ferré-sadurní, BostonGlobe.com, "Teenager accused of rape deserves leniency because he’s from ‘good family,’ judge says," 3 July 2019 For the duration of the assault, the lights in the gym remained off and the door was barred by a foosball table. Luis Ferré-sadurní, BostonGlobe.com, "Teenager accused of rape deserves leniency because he’s from ‘good family,’ judge says," 3 July 2019 For the duration of the assault, the lights in the gym remained off and the door was barred by a foosball table. Luis Ferré-sadurní, New York Times, "Teenager Accused of Rape Deserves Leniency Because He’s From a ‘Good Family,’ Judge Says," 2 July 2019

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First Known Use of foosball

1966, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for foosball

probably modification of German Tischfussball, from Tisch table + Fussball soccer, from Fuss foot + Ball ball

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foosball

noun

English Language Learners Definition of foosball

: a table game resembling soccer in which the ball is moved by turning rods to which small figures of players are attached

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