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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Whether flying kites or taking part in a family cornhole tournament, these games bring everyone together for quality time.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 26 Mar. 2025
There’s also a cornhole tournament with a trophy and gift cards at stake.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2025
Gather with family or friends and enjoy amenities like disc golf, biking trails, nature hikes, and cornhole boards to spend time outdoors.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
Includes a champagne or sparkling non-alcoholic toast at midnight; one premium drink ticket and access to a private bar (for those 21 and older); entry to the third-floor and unlimited karting, axe throwing, football bowling and cornhole.
—Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
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Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 26 Mar. 2025
There’s also a cornhole tournament with a trophy and gift cards at stake.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2025
Gather with family or friends and enjoy amenities like disc golf, biking trails, nature hikes, and cornhole boards to spend time outdoors.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
Includes a champagne or sparkling non-alcoholic toast at midnight; one premium drink ticket and access to a private bar (for those 21 and older); entry to the third-floor and unlimited karting, axe throwing, football bowling and cornhole.
—Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Cornhole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cornhole. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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