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.—
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Sports leads the content explosion; heck, there are pro leagues in pickleball and cornhole!
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2025
It’s got a host of games like shuffleboard and cornhole, but for game day, the TVs will be on and lining the walls.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2025
The group set up their tailgate, complete with a firepit, cornhole game and plenty of beer.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2025
The rooftop also has a bar and lounge area with lawn games like cornhole, cute backdrops and high top tables, perfect for a happy hour, date night or outing with friends.
—Kate Murphy, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
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Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2025
It’s got a host of games like shuffleboard and cornhole, but for game day, the TVs will be on and lining the walls.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2025
The group set up their tailgate, complete with a firepit, cornhole game and plenty of beer.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2025
The rooftop also has a bar and lounge area with lawn games like cornhole, cute backdrops and high top tables, perfect for a happy hour, date night or outing with friends.
—Kate Murphy, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Cornhole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cornhole. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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