pinball
pronunciation
How to pronounce pinball in British English:
UK [ˈpɪnbɔ:l]
How to pronounce pinball in American English:
US [ˈpɪnˌbɔl]
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- Noun:
- a game played on a sloping board; the object is to propel marbles against pins or into pockets
Word Origin
- pinball (n.)
- also pin-ball, game played on a sloping surface, 1911, from pin (n.) + ball (n.1). Earlier it meant "a pincushion" (1803).
Example
- 1. A japanese pinball game played on a vertical board .
- 2. Despite appearances , walking is harder than playing pinball .
- 3. I completely agree . Maybe you should go play some pinball .
- 4. Completed ac / dc cabinets are ready to become pinball machines .
- 5. You should get a pinball machine that works .