paintball

noun

paint·​ball ˈpānt-ˌbȯl How to pronounce paintball (audio)
: a game in which two teams try to capture each other's flag while defending their own using compressed-air guns that shoot paint-filled pellets

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These weapons resemble paintball guns and are powered by a carbon dioxide cartridge, with a capacity of approximately 180 rounds. Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024 The visitors admitted to firing a compressed air paintball gun, or paintball marker, and slingshots the night before, authorities said. Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2024 In the winter, guests can enjoy skiing, snowboarding and ice skating, while warmer months offer Jeep off-road adventures, cosmic bowling and paintball. Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024 Rangers reportedly found three slingshots, a paintball marker, paintballs and other evidence inside their vehicle. Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for paintball 

Word History

First Known Use

1987, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of paintball was in 1987

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“Paintball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paintball. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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