ring toss

noun

ˈriŋ-ˌtȯs How to pronounce ring toss (audio)
-ˌtäs
variants or less commonly ringtoss
: a game in which the object is to toss a ring so that it will fall over an upright stick

Examples of ring toss in a Sentence

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That second crack at the ring toss? — Maliya Ellis, Houston Chronicle, 7 Mar. 2026 Jasmine makes a game of Quoits, which is basically a ring toss. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025 Attendees could try their hand at knocking over tin cans, throwing lassos and a ring toss. — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025 The old fashioned-style carnival includes games for all ages ranging from ring toss to frog hopper. — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for ring toss

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ring toss was in 1870

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ringtone
ring toss
ring traveler
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“Ring toss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ring%20toss. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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