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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The reason for the crowded trainers’ rooms, according to coaches and medical experts, is the turbocharged approach to basketball favored in today’s NBA.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Turner also owned sport properties including the Atlanta Braves baseball team, Atlanta Hawks basketball team and Atlanta Thrashers ice hockey team.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The grounds include a 4-acre lake with a waterfall, mountain views, a barbecue area, pool, poolhouse, tennis court, and basketball court.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

There also will be a celebrity basketball game at 6 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

I look like I was born for basketball.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell