Skittle

/ˈskɪtl/
noun

One of the wooden pins in the game of skittles.

He knocked down all nine skittles.
Visual representation of "skittle" - One of the wooden pins in the game of skittles

Often appears as...

  • knock down skittles
  • set up skittles
noun

A British game, similar to bowling, played by throwing a wooden disk at a set of wooden pins.

They played skittles in the local pub.
Visual representation of "skittle" - A British game, similar to bowling, played by throwing a wooden disk at a set of wooden pins

Often appears as...

  • play skittles
  • skittles match
noun

One of the wooden pins in the game of skittles.

He knocked down all nine skittles.
Visual representation of "skittle" - One of the wooden pins in the game of skittles

Often appears as...

  • knock down skittles
  • set up skittles
noun

A British game, similar to bowling, played by throwing a wooden disk at a set of wooden pins.

They played skittles in the local pub.
Visual representation of "skittle" - A British game, similar to bowling, played by throwing a wooden disk at a set of wooden pins

Often appears as...

  • play skittles
  • skittles match
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "skittle"
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Visual Imagery

Picture skittles as similar to bowling pins but used in a lawn game, smaller in size.

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At the family reunion, we played a game involving skittles in the backyard.
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Leisure Activity

Skittles is usually played casually at social gatherings or pubs for entertainment.

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After the barbecue, we set up skittles for some light-hearted competition.
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Not Candy

Don't confuse 'skittles' the game with 'Skittles' the candy; context matters.

Illustration for Not Candy
I prefer playing with skittles outside, not eating Skittles sweets.
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Visual Imagery

Picture skittles as similar to bowling pins but used in a lawn game, smaller in size.

Illustration for Visual Imagery
At the family reunion, we played a game involving skittles in the backyard.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Leisure Activity

Skittles is usually played casually at social gatherings or pubs for entertainment.

Illustration for Leisure Activity
After the barbecue, we set up skittles for some light-hearted competition.
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Not Candy

Don't confuse 'skittles' the game with 'Skittles' the candy; context matters.

Illustration for Not Candy
I prefer playing with skittles outside, not eating Skittles sweets.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Visual Imagery

Picture skittles as similar to bowling pins but used in a lawn game, smaller in size.

Illustration for Visual Imagery
At the family reunion, we played a game involving skittles in the backyard.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Leisure Activity

Skittles is usually played casually at social gatherings or pubs for entertainment.

Illustration for Leisure Activity
After the barbecue, we set up skittles for some light-hearted competition.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Candy

Don't confuse 'skittles' the game with 'Skittles' the candy; context matters.

Illustration for Not Candy
I prefer playing with skittles outside, not eating Skittles sweets.
Visual representation of the word "Skittle"

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