Meaning of the word basketball in English

What does basketball mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

basketball

US /ˈbæs.kət.bɑːl/

UK /ˈbɑː.skɪt.bɔːl/

Noun

a game played between two teams of five players each on a rectangular court, in which the object is to throw a ball through a hoop 10 feet (3.05 meters) high.

Example:

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My favorite sport to watch is basketball.

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They played a game of basketball at the park.

Synonym:

hoops b-ball

the large inflated ball used in the game of basketball

Example:

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He dribbled the basketball down the court.

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The child bounced the new basketball.

Synonym:

ball

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