cornhole
noun
corn·hole
ˈkȯrn-ˌhōl 
: a lawn game in which players toss beanbags toward a slanted platform with the aim of passing the beanbag through a hole in the center of the platform
At Bristol, wandering about the grounds outside the track, I joined some tailgaters in a couple of rounds of cornhole, the beanbag-toss game.—
Ben Austen
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Collapsible cornhole set Another popular game for the beach is cornhole.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 7 May 2024
Festivities include food and beer vendors, displays of military equipment, cornhole, a resource fair with information about veterans’ organizations, artisans and exhibits, a children’s bounce house, face painters, balloon artists, and live music.
—Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 3 May 2024
Beyond the vineyard and attendant winery, guests can check out the good-sized pool with an outdoor bar and other outdoor amusements, like croquet and cornhole for kids and adults alike.
—Hannah Selinger, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2024
Stop by to grab a beer, watch a game, or play one of its various pub games like tabletop shuffleboard and cornhole.
—Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2024
Brew aficionados will appreciate the pours, while kids can enjoy the selection of games on hand, including cornhole, an oversize Jenga, ping pong and boardgames.
—Brock Keeling, Orange County Register, 8 May 2024
Amazon has a collapsible cornhole set that fits into a small carrying case for easy travel.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 7 May 2024
Nick Viall and Natalie Joy Share Intimate Details About Baby Daughter River's Birth: 'So Exhausted'
In addition to country music, barbecue, and cornhole, the couple also brought in a mechanical bull.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 27 Apr. 2024
There's Club Pixar, which is an interactive DJ dance party that also features games like cornhole and tic-tac-toe.
—USA TODAY, 26 Apr. 2024
Christopher Murray, Fox News, 7 May 2024
Festivities include food and beer vendors, displays of military equipment, cornhole, a resource fair with information about veterans’ organizations, artisans and exhibits, a children’s bounce house, face painters, balloon artists, and live music.
—Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 3 May 2024
Beyond the vineyard and attendant winery, guests can check out the good-sized pool with an outdoor bar and other outdoor amusements, like croquet and cornhole for kids and adults alike.
—Hannah Selinger, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2024
Stop by to grab a beer, watch a game, or play one of its various pub games like tabletop shuffleboard and cornhole.
—Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2024
Brew aficionados will appreciate the pours, while kids can enjoy the selection of games on hand, including cornhole, an oversize Jenga, ping pong and boardgames.
—Brock Keeling, Orange County Register, 8 May 2024
Amazon has a collapsible cornhole set that fits into a small carrying case for easy travel.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 7 May 2024
Nick Viall and Natalie Joy Share Intimate Details About Baby Daughter River's Birth: 'So Exhausted'
In addition to country music, barbecue, and cornhole, the couple also brought in a mechanical bull.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 27 Apr. 2024
There's Club Pixar, which is an interactive DJ dance party that also features games like cornhole and tic-tac-toe.
—USA TODAY, 26 Apr. 2024
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“Cornhole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cornhole. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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