Paintball (noun)

A sport in which players use paintball guns to shoot spherical capsules filled with water-soluble dye at each other in an effort to eliminate opponents and win the game.

Origin:

A sport that combines elements of tag and hide and seek, in which players eliminate opponents by hitting them with spherical dye-filled gelatin capsules that break upon impact, creating a paint mark. the sport was invented in the early 1980s, the word "paintball" is a compound word composed of "paint" and "ball".

Examples:

1. Paintball is a popular activity for group events and birthday parties.
2. The paintball field was filled with obstacles to provide cover for the players.
3. Paintball requires a combination of strategy, teamwork, and quick reflexes.
4. Paintball guns use compressed air to fire the paintball capsules.
5. Paintball is a physically demanding sport, players are required to wear protective gear.