Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

carrom

Noun
/ˈkær.əm/
Definition
A cue sport popular in South Asia and parts of the world, played on a square board with the objective of potting the discs into the corner pockets.
Examples
  • We spent the afternoon playing carrom with friends.
  • The carrom board was set up in the corner of the room, inviting everyone to join.
  • He mastered the art of angle shots in carrom.
Meaning
Carrom is a tabletop game that involves flicking wooden discs, called strikers, into pockets on a board by using one’s fingers.
Synonyms
  • Carroms
  • Carrom board game
  • Disc game