Used in a Sentence

frisbee

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for frisbee.

Editorial note

For me, at least, there is tangible benefit to throwing frisbee for 10 minutes vs.

Examples18
Definitions4
Parts of speech2

Quick take

A disk-shaped gliding toy, sold under the brand name Frisbee.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of frisbee gathered in one view.

noun

A disk-shaped gliding toy, sold under the brand name Frisbee.

noun

A trademarked brand name of disc-shaped gliding toy.

verb

To throw something in the manner of a Frisbee.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for frisbee.

noun

A disk-shaped gliding toy, sold under the brand name Frisbee.

noun

A trademarked brand name of disc-shaped gliding toy.

verb

To throw something in the manner of a Frisbee.

verb

Alternative form of Frisbee. [To throw something in the manner of a Frisbee.]

Example sentences

1

For me, at least, there is tangible benefit to throwing frisbee for 10 minutes vs.

2

For the most part, these little ones can probably hurt you as much as being hit with a rogue frisbee in the park.

3

I have two quadcopters who's all-up flying weights sit in between a Frisbee and a football.

4

But a different intelligence could also grasp the laws of physics at an intuitive level, in the same way a dog can catch a frisbee.

5

Unfortunately, no one lets me bring a frisbee into the office.

6

Maybe the neighbor kid you don't like that much had a bunch of friends playing frisbee in his yard so it was worth it to join.

7

See if there is pickup ultimate frisbee in your town/city.

8

I used to play frisbee golf with another programmer who taught me a lot.

9

You are getting into a major endeavor, the co-founder should be someone who you've known for a while, not someone you just met playing ultimate frisbee.

10

Random game/sport items - frisbee, inflatable beach ball etc.

11

I feel more clear-headed and productive after frisbee or doing my laundry.

12

I began a weight program and started playing Ultimate Frisbee regularly.

Quote examples

1

If you consider only feeling passionate about, you could say "It's really sad people who are really passionate about Frisbee aren't paid to do so." (nothing against Frisbee of course, but you sure could do it only as a hobby!

2

According to wikipedia, "The ball's weight must be in the range of 410 to 450 grams", and "FrisbeeĀ® disc 200g heavyweights are extremely fun discs to throw around".

3

Do you think people kicking a football round "in an urban area" or thowing a Frisbee in a park with other people around should be "required to have insurance"?

4

I know for sure that they are no more a risk of "seriously hurting someone" than a freak Frisbee or bicycle or rollerskate accident (those last two of which I've got stories about bystanders being hospitalised by in the last ~12 months).

Proper noun examples

1

Keeping it uppercased proper noun (Frisbee) respects the trademark as far as the law is concerned, so that was the Associated Press guideline.

2

These things literally weigh 50% less than a football or only 50% more than a Frisbee, and - and have the added safety of being under active control by the pilot (who _really_ doen't want to hit anyone with his expensive and delicate toy).

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use frisbee in a sentence?

For me, at least, there is tangible benefit to throwing frisbee for 10 minutes vs.

What does frisbee mean?

A disk-shaped gliding toy, sold under the brand name Frisbee.

What part of speech is frisbee?

frisbee is commonly used as noun, verb.