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Frisbee - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A frisbee is a lightweight plastic disc thrown for recreation or sport, often used in games like Ultimate Frisbee. It is designed to glide smoothly through the air when tossed.

frisbee

/ˈfrɪzbi/ /ˈfrɪzbi/

Definition:

A lightweight plastic disc thrown for recreation or sport.

Synonyms:

flying disc, disc, thrower, saucer

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

(none applicable)

Common Collocations:

throw a frisbee, catch a frisbee, frisbee golf, frisbee tournament

Derivatives:

frisbees, frisbeeing

Usage Tips:

Use "frisbee" as a noun to refer to the disc or the game played with it.

Common Phrases:

toss a frisbee, play frisbee, frisbee in the park

Etymology:

Derived from the Frisbie Pie Company, whose tins were used as makeshift flying discs.

Examples:

  • 1. We played frisbee at the beach yesterday.
  • 2. She threw the frisbee perfectly across the field.
  • 3. He caught the frisbee mid-air with one hand.
  • 4. Frisbee golf is a fun outdoor activity.

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