basketball

[bas-kit-bawl, bah-skit-] / ˈbæs kɪtˌbɔl, ˈbɑ skɪt- /

NOUN

team sport

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ball

STRONG

hoops

WEAK

B-ball brownball

Example Sentences

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Still, Wembanyama had a chance with less than two minutes remaining to help the Spurs’ cause with the easiest shots in basketball: a pair of free-throws.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Integrity in sports competitions and prediction market trading has been a hot topic this year as allegations of fixed basketball games and insider trading on military operations have made headlines.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

NBA legend Charles Barkley branded the San Antonio Spurs "the dumbest basketball team in the history of civilisation" after the New York Knicks pulled off the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

I have periodically had the same “problem” with NFL, college football, and college basketball games.

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2026

I sneak out through the cafeteria doors and am immediately in the middle of a basketball game.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz