1. a person who plays pickleball, a paddle sport played on a court similar to a tennis court but smaller, with a lower net and a perforated plastic ball.
Usage: informal; modern usage, popularized in the 2010s–2020s

Examples

• She became an avid pickleballer after taking a class at the community center.
• The tournament attracted hundreds of competitive pickleballers from across the state.
• My grandfather is a pickleballer and plays three times a week.
• Pickleballers often praise the sport for being easier on the joints than tennis.
• The local pickleball club has grown to include over 200 pickleballers.