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Foosball, n. N. Amer.
Brit. |ˈfuːsbal|, U.S. |ˈfuːzbɔːl|
Forms: 19– Foosball, 19– foosball, 19– fooseball
[Representing a non-naturalized pronunciation of German Fußball football (> n. + Ball ball n.1).]
A table football game in which players rotate rods attached to opposing ranks of miniature representations of footballers in order to direct a ball into their opponent's goal. Also: the ball used in this game.
1966Official Gaz. (U.S. Patent Office) 18 Oct. tm146/2 Foosball... Filed 5-6-65. 1969Washington Post 6 Apr. d 44 (advt.) We show you step by step how to place this great game in fun spots and make hundreds of dollars per week... Write to: Foosball Competitive Sportsystem. 1986New Yorker 15 Sept. 110/2 As the tournaments proliferated, there came to be people identified in the press as professional foosball players. 1993Foosball Supplies in alt.sport.foosball (Usenet newsgroup) 20 Feb. Anyone know of good places to buy foosballs, bar handles, replacement men, etc.? 2003Contact Nov. 12 Granted, the days of the in-house basketball court and foosball table are gone, but the workplace continues to be more humanized with increased amenities intended to energize, inspire, and refresh. |