paintball

Definition

A recreational sport where players use air-powered guns to shoot opponents with pellets filled with paint, with the goal of marking opponents or achieving team objectives on a designated field.

Example Usage

His chest was covered in paintball splatters after the team battle in the woods.

Origin

Developed in the 1980s from agricultural marking paint-balls; first commercial paintball game played in 1981.

Fun Fact

Paintball has evolved into a professional sport with international tournaments, military training applications, and multiple game formats like capture the flag and elimination.

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