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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He coached Wembanyama as a teenager with the French club Metropolitans 92, where he first observed a pattern he’d never seen on a basketball court.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

We know they’re a great basketball team and they were going to continue to play, continue to fight.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

Rioux is one of only three college basketball players in history taller than the decorated former Irvine center, according to ESPN.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

He has covered the Olympics, the NFL, college football, college basketball, tennis, horse racing, boxing and MMA during his time with WSJ Sports.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

He spotted Door taking a shot at the basketball hoop.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste