Shuffleboard
(noun)
A game played on a long, narrow court or table where players slide disks or weights with the goal of having them come to rest in designated scoring areas.
Origin:
The word shuffleboard originated in the 16th century, derived from the verb shuffle, meaning to slide or move in a casual or disordered manner, and board, meaning a flat surface. the game of shuffleboard is played by sliding disks or weights along a long and narrow court or table with the goal of having them come to rest in designated scoring areas.
Examples:
- We spent the afternoon playing shuffleboard on the ship's deck.
- The shuffleboard tournament was one of the most popular events at the senior center.
- The shuffleboard court at the park had seen better days, the paint was peeling and the lines were faded.
- He was a shuffleboard champion, having won several tournaments.
- She loved playing shuffleboard, it was one of her favourite pastime.