WordGarden.iofrisbee
C2Pronunciation
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- /ˈfrɪsbi/
Meanings
Noun
a light plastic disc thrown for recreation or sport
a casual game or activity of throwing a Frisbee
Verb
to throw something so it spins through the air like a Frisbee
Beyond the definition
A frisbee is a round plastic disc that people throw for fun. You often see it passed back and forth in a park, on a beach, or across a yard, and many dogs love to chase it too. It looks simple, but throwing it well so it flies smoothly and stays level takes some practice.
People also use it in organized games such as Ultimate and disc golf. In everyday English, "frisbee" often means any flying disc, even though Frisbee is also a brand name. Whether it is a casual throw with a friend or part of a sport, it usually suggests easy outdoor fun.
A frisbee is a flat, round disc made to fly through the air when you throw it with spin. Most people use the word for a plastic flying disc that friends toss to each other for fun, and it can also mean the disc used in games and dog play. In everyday speech, people often call any such disc a frisbee, although Frisbee is also a trademarked brand name linked to Wham-O. The name is commonly connected to the old Frisbie pie tins that students were said to throw around for fun.
Its shape helps it glide, and a good throw gives it both lift and control. A skilled player can make it travel far, stay level, curve, or drop at the right moment. Some people simply throw it around for fun, while others use it in sports such as Ultimate, disc golf, or canine disc games, where a dog runs and jumps to catch it.
The word also carries a relaxed, playful feeling because it is strongly tied to parks, beaches, open fields, and easy time with other people. It names both the object itself and, at times, the simple activity of throwing and catching it. Whether someone is practicing throws, playing a full sport, or just having a light toss on the grass, a frisbee suggests movement, skill, and uncomplicated fun.
Examples
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Park game
We threw a frisbee around in the park after lunch.
- 2
Dog play
The dog ran across the field and caught the frisbee in its mouth.
- 3
Beach gear
Don’t forget to pack a frisbee for the beach.
- 4
College sport
She joined an ultimate frisbee team in her first year at college.
- Phraseultimate frisbee
a team sport played with a frisbee
See also
Forms and spellings
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Main spelling
- frisbeenoun