How to Use pinball machine in a Sentence

pinball machine

noun
  • Think of it like a pinball machine.
    — Paul Sutter, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026
  • My wife loves the pinball machines and works her way down the aisles.
    — Kim Windyka, Daily Intelligencer, 16 June 2018
  • The bar is dimly lit, filled with the sounds of pinball machines.
    — Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 5 Aug. 2025
  • My kid is going to want to play a vintage pinball machine.
    — Eric Ducker, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
  • There was a room at the back of the store with a pinball machine and jukebox where teens could hang out.
    — John Kelly, Washington Post, 10 Jan. 2023
  • Bonus points for an old-school pinball machine or vintage arcade game.
    — Catherine Hong, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Old school arcade games that were free to play and retro pinball machines were set up for patrons’ use.
    — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
  • There will be old school arcade games, which patrons can play for free, and retro pay-to-play pinball machines.
    — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
  • The media room also features pinball machines and a chess set.
    — Devin Alessio, ELLE Decor, 15 Aug. 2016
  • Kids will be entertained by things like the pinball machines while adults can relax and chat or play a game of pool.
    — Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Sprinkled about are artful touches like a raw copper tap box and two pinball machines off the main room.
    — Andre Meunier, oregonlive.com, 29 July 2019
  • For those who love a bar activity, there are a lot of classic pinball machines.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Dusty gumball machines filled with little toys sit in a corner, near a small pinball machine.
    — Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2019
  • Find a local bar with pinball machines or a game-centric place like Dave & Buster's and let loose.
    — Erin Reimel, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Kat Lake, 41, has five pinball machines in her home and loves teaching people about the game.
    — Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Some, like Google, have offered free concerts and pinball machines—alongside free food, of course.
    — Jane Thier, Fortune, 17 Nov. 2023
  • Inside the business were people of all ages laughing and playing the many pinball machines.
    — Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025
  • The dive bar next door — illuminated by a dozen vintage pinball machines — will do just fine.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Patrons can also enjoy the pool table and a couple of pinball machines.
    — Marina Johnson, Detroit Free Press, 5 July 2023
  • Kevin does, at least, put wee Tommy in front of a pinball machine, and the kid discovers his talent.
    — Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Maybe start off at Pinpoint on Block Avenue and play pinball machines, drink in hand.
    — Alex Golden, Axios, 23 July 2024
  • The field looked like a pinball machine with both sides moving in and out of the other's end with precision and speed, in spite of the weather.
    — Adam Baum, Cincinnati.com, 2 Nov. 2017
  • The male found a pinball machine online and contacted the company to purchase it.
    — Bruce Geiselman, cleveland, 9 Jan. 2021
  • But in terms of major pinball machine makers, only Stern Pinball is still in the game.
    — Peter Rugg, Popular Mechanics, 27 Mar. 2017
  • The pinball machines are from the 1930s to today and include rare and one-of-a-kind machines.
    — Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Nov. 2025
  • The pinball machines are from the 1930s to today and include rare and one-of-a-kind machines.
    — Rasputin Todd, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Dec. 2025
  • There's a dance floor, a DJ, pinball machines and a friendly crowd of regulars at the pool table.
    — Rene Rodriguez, miamiherald, 5 May 2018
  • Advertisement The ding of pinball machines and an electronic buzz bounced through the cramped space.
    — Allie Kelly, Dallas News, 12 July 2023
  • Lunch boxes, board games, dolls, lipstick, blankets, pillows, pinball machines.
    — Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
  • To game lovers, though, the best of all that ephemera is The Addams Family pinball machine.
    — WIRED, 6 Oct. 2022

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