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paddle tennis
noun
: a game like tennis that is played with a paddle and rubber ball on a small court
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Padel tennis is a buzzy sport, popular in Europe and South America, that blends the best of tennis, squash or racquetball, and my preferred paddle sport here in Los Angeles — paddle tennis.
—David Hochman, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
In addition to a riding arena and fully equipped stables for up to 10 horses, think everything from a large swimming pool and a 16-person jacuzzi to a soccer field, a paddle tennis court, and a golf green with nine tees at different distances.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2024
The number of official sports federations has tripled from 32 in 2015 to 97 in 2023, which includes everything from kite surfing to yoga and beach volleyball to paddle tennis.
—Saudi Delegation To The World Economic Forum, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2024
Or break a sweat in non-sauna form: Play tennis, paddle tennis, or squash; conquer the climbing wall; ace a serve on the beach volleyball court; or simply go for a run around your beautiful environs.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2023
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First Known Use
1925, in the meaning defined above
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“Paddle tennis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paddle%20tennis. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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