basketball — A game played by two teams of five players who try to score points by throwing a ball through a hoop
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A game played by two teams of five players who try to score points by throwing a ball through a hoop
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbæskɪtbɔːl/
Example Sentences
- My height is perfect for basketball - I can finally touch the rim with my fingertips!
- She practices basketball every morning before school.
- The basketball rolled under the couch and refused to come out, just like my motivation on Monday mornings.
basketball
NOUN[/ˈbæskɪtbɔːl/]
A game played by two teams of five players who try to score points by throwing a ball through a hoop
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Basketball originated in 1891 when American physical education instructor James Naismith created the sport as an indoor winter activity. The game was invented using a peach basket and a ball, combining these simple implements into a competitive recreational sport.
Breakdown
basket (container) + ball (sphere) = a game involving throwing a ball into an elevated basket or hoop.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My height is perfect for basketball - I can finally touch the rim with my fingertips!”
“She practices basketball every morning before school.”
“The basketball rolled under the couch and refused to come out, just like my motivation on Monday mornings.”
“Our school's basketball tournament starts next week.”
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