DictionaryScrabbleLetter-tile game
proper noun

Scrabble

A trademarked board game in which players form words with letter tiles.

The family plays Scrabble with letter tiles on the board.

Etymology

The game-name uses scrabble, an existing verb suggesting scratching or scrambling about. It was adopted as the title for the word-forming tile game.

More examples

  • She won at Scrabble.
  • They brought Scrabble on vacation.
  • The club held a Scrabble tournament.

Forms

Scrabble