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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Kon Knueppel of the Charlotte Hornets has hit more 3-pointers than any rookie in basketball history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Pope Leo XIV and French President Emmanuel Macron stressed the need for dialogue in the Middle East in their first meeting Friday at the Vatican, while also finding time to chat about basketball.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

In other words, basketball appears to have gotten every football owner a raise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The Lakers legend was introduced Wednesday as the program’s 14th men’s basketball head coach, bringing with him decades of experience and a clear vision: return the Golden Eagles to championship form.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

“I’m trying out for the basketball team after school today.”

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko