1. A paddle sport played on a court with a net, combining elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis, using solid paddles and a perforated plastic ball.
Usage: Often played in doubles; Growing recreational sport, especially among older adults

Examples

• She joined a pickleball league at the community center.
• Pickleball courts are becoming more common in parks across the country.
• He bought a new pickleball paddle for the tournament.
• My grandparents play pickleball twice a week.
• The pickleball ball has holes to reduce its speed compared to a tennis ball.
• Pickleball is easier to learn than tennis for beginners.