bocce
/ˈbɔt.t͡ʃe/feminine, plural
bocce is the Italian word for a game similar to bowls or pétanque.
Meaning: A game similar to bowls or pétanque (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a feminine plural noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈbɔt.tʃe/. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The word bocce is the plural of boccia, which means 'bowl' or 'pot' in Italian. This refers to the original shape of the equipment used before perfectly spherical balls were standardized.
- The term bocce is used in Italian idioms to describe someone who is round or plump. Calling someone a boccia is a colloquial way to comment on their shape.
- During the 20th century, 'bocce' became so culturally significant that it was used in Italian cinema to symbolize the quintessential slow-paced, provincial lifestyle of the era.
Examples in context
- Le bocce sono uno sport molto popolare.Bocce is a very popular sport.
- Abbiamo comprato un set di bocce nuove.We bought a new set of bocce.
Example conversation
Matteo and Martina are talking in a local park.
- MatteoVuoi giocare a bocce con noi?Do you want to play bocce with us?
- MartinaSì, mi piacciono molto le bocce.Yes, I really like bocce.
- MatteoPerfetto, prendo le bocce dal bagagliaio.Perfect, I'll get the bocce from the trunk.
- MartinaOttima idea, andiamo sul campo.Great idea, let's go to the court.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bocce” translations and entries bocce, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
