Croquet

/kroʊˈkeɪ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A game played on a lawn, in which players hit wooden balls through hoops using mallets.

We organized a croquet tournament in the backyard to enjoy the sunny afternoon.

The equipment used to play the game of croquet, including the balls and mallets.

Make sure to set up the croquet before the guests arrive for the picnic.

A social gathering or event where the game of croquet is played.

The charity event featured a lovely croquet on the lawn, attracting many participants.

French, from 'croquet', meaning 'to hook' or 'to pull'.

croquet set

A set of equipment used to play croquet, including mallets and balls.

croquet lawn

The designated area of grass where croquet is played.

croquet match

A competitive game of croquet between players or teams.

mallet

A tool with a heavy head used to strike the balls in croquet.

hoop

The circular metal or plastic object each ball must pass through in croquet.

To croquet someone's ball

He really croqueted her ball when he knocked it out of the court.

Croquet day

We're having a croquet day this Saturday at the club.