bocce ball
noun
variants
or less commonly bocci ball
or boccie ball
1
: bocce
2
plural bocce balls also bocci balls or boccie balls
: a ball (as of wood or thermosetting resin) used in the game of bocce
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In a park-like setting, luxurious outdoor amenities include sprawling lawns, a soaking tub, bocce ball court, koi ponds, Zen gardens, multiple outdoor view decks and fire pits.
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Hang Out In Rail Park Pullman Yards has a large outdoor space with games like bocce ball and corn hole, plus pickleball courts and a rollerskating rink.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
In her free time, Robin loves watching football, riding her motorcycle, and playing bocce ball.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Morning yoga, aqua aerobics, dance classes, and bocce ball are particularly popular with the parents.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Outside, the Bagleys created an oasis that includes fruit and vegetable gardens, a three-tier fountain, and a bocce ball court.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
Step outside for a patio open year-round with fire pits for the cooler months and apres ski parties, and shade and bocce ball for the sunny days.
—USA Today, 30 July 2025
Why not enjoy a game of bocce ball before grilling up dinner to enjoy at the patio dining table?
Rooms: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
Amenities: Pool, washer, air conditioning, heating, BBQ, bocce ball court, sun loungers.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 July 2025
The project will have a pool, pickleball and bocce ball courts, a clubhouse with an exercise room and lounge.
—John Tuohy, IndyStar, 14 July 2025
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Hang Out In Rail Park Pullman Yards has a large outdoor space with games like bocce ball and corn hole, plus pickleball courts and a rollerskating rink.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
In her free time, Robin loves watching football, riding her motorcycle, and playing bocce ball.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Morning yoga, aqua aerobics, dance classes, and bocce ball are particularly popular with the parents.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Outside, the Bagleys created an oasis that includes fruit and vegetable gardens, a three-tier fountain, and a bocce ball court.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
Step outside for a patio open year-round with fire pits for the cooler months and apres ski parties, and shade and bocce ball for the sunny days.
—USA Today, 30 July 2025
Why not enjoy a game of bocce ball before grilling up dinner to enjoy at the patio dining table?
Rooms: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
Amenities: Pool, washer, air conditioning, heating, BBQ, bocce ball court, sun loungers.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 July 2025
The project will have a pool, pickleball and bocce ball courts, a clubhouse with an exercise room and lounge.
—John Tuohy, IndyStar, 14 July 2025
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“Bocce ball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bocce%20ball. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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