SportsAugust 17, 2026

padel

puh-DELL

Definition

A racket sport similar to tennis that is typically played in doubles on an enclosed court, featuring walls that the ball can bounce off of.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word 'pádel', which is an adaptation of the English word 'paddle', referring to the solid-faced rackets used in the sport.

In the news

Ronaldo mentioned playing padel as one of the leisure pursuits he plans to prioritize during his retirement. It highlights his shift toward personal interests after leaving professional football.

Ronaldo and Messi Both Hint at Retirement as Storied Soccer Rivalry Nears Its Emotional Final Chapter

Read the full article ↗

International Business Times Australia

Related words

archetypes

Standardized classifications or role-based templates used to define the specific style,…

Sports

cutscenes

Short, non-interactive sequences in a video game that interrupt the active gameplay to…

Sports

dropback

A type of passing play in American football where the quarterback moves backward from the…

Sports

goalmouth

The area immediately in front of the goal in sports like football or soccer.

Sports

hamate

A small, hook-shaped bone located in the wrist on the side of the palm nearest to the…

Sports

homestand

A series of consecutive home games played by a sports team in their own stadium.

Sports

Learn a word like this every day

Meet one new word every morning.

Newspoken pulls one carefully chosen word from the day’s news — with a clear definition, context, and light review that makes it stick. Get it on your phone.