NYT Dictionary

PAINTBALL

/ˈpeɪntbɔːl/
NounVerbPAINT-ballpaint-ball · 2 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2023

Meaning

A sport where teams shoot each other with gelatin capsules filled with paint-like dye.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From paint + ball.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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