Parcheesi
American-
a brand of the game pachisi.
noun
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a modern board game derived from the ancient game of pachisi
Example Sentences
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My favorite spot was “The Library” on the second floor, which offers comfortable velvet and leather chairs, and board games like Parcheesi and Trivial Pursuit.
From New York Times • Jul. 14, 2018
Parcheesi is a good name for a game but a better name for a the pizza joint at the 19th hole.
From Washington Post • Nov. 5, 2015
Since it is a thing, let’s hear from someone who says, “I wish I’d gone to the Parcheesi tournament instead.”
From Slate • Nov. 18, 2014
The first lady, according to the story, asked Jones' husband, Steve, when he was a busboy at a Denny's in Long Beach 20 years ago, whether he played Parcheesi during his work breaks.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2011
“We could play Sorry! or Parcheesi or Clue,” she continued, but Twig only ever asks to seem polite.
From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller
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