Pronunciation: /ˈpɪnˌbɔl/

Definitions of pinball

noun a type of arcade game in which the player uses paddles to shoot a metal ball into various targets and obstacles to score points

Example Sentences

A1 I played pinball at the arcade with my friends.

A2 The pinball machine was old but still fun to play.

B1 He set a new high score on the pinball machine.

B2 The pinball wizard could play for hours without losing a ball.

C1 The vintage pinball machine had intricate designs and flashing lights.

C2 Pinball enthusiasts often travel to compete in tournaments around the world.

Examples of pinball in a Sentence

formal The arcade featured a variety of classic pinball machines.

informal Let's go play some pinball at the arcade!

slang I'm a wizard at pinball - nobody can beat me!

figurative His thoughts were bouncing around like a pinball in his mind.

Grammatical Forms of pinball

past tense

pinballed

plural

pinballs

comparative

more pinball

superlative

most pinball

present tense

pinballs

future tense

will pinball

perfect tense

have pinballed

continuous tense

is pinballing

singular

pinball

positive degree

pinball

infinitive

to pinball

gerund

pinballing

participle

pinballing

Origin and Evolution of pinball

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'pinball' originated from the combination of the words 'pin' and 'ball', referring to the game where a ball is propelled by flippers and bounced off pins.
Evolution of the word: The term 'pinball' was first used to describe a game involving pins and balls, but over time it specifically came to refer to the arcade game where players use flippers to keep a ball in play and score points by hitting targets.