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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“You have to know the game and have the IQ like basketball and football,” Johnny said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Jo says they were at a basketball game when three boys called over: "Yo, Jo and Kush, can you sign us?"

From BBC • May 20, 2026

The Beverly Hills mansion features a wide range of custom amenities, including an indoor sports complex, complete with basketball and pickleball courts, a fully equipped gym, a boxing ring, a sports lounge, and a bar.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Even before Monday’s opening tip, the basketball world was preparing for an epic series between the two favorites to take home the championship.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

He attended an informational meeting to find out about seventh-grade basketball tryouts.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix