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Bocce

Definition:

Bocce is a popular outdoor ball sport that originated in Italy. It is played on a flat surface, where players take turns throwing balls to get as close as possible to a smaller target ball called the pallino.

Senses:

• Noun: A game played with balls of varying size and weight, in which the objective is to throw the balls close to the pallino.
• Verb: To play the game of bocce.

Usage:

Popular: Bocce is a popular outdoor game enjoyed by people of all ages during summer picnics and family gatherings.

Local: Bocce is a popular pastime in Italian communities, where local tournaments are organized regularly.

Sample Sentences:

• I love playing bocce with my friends in the park.
• Let's gather at the backyard and have a bocce match this weekend!
• The local bocce club is hosting a tournament next month.
• Grandpa taught me how to play bocce when I was a child.

Related Products:

• Bocce Set
• Bocce Balls
• Bocce Rule Book