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 playoff basketball and hockey, which are both great, especially this year.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Media company Run-A-Muck has announced that it is developing “Courtside,” a sports romantic comedy set in the world of professional basketball.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

So far we've seen Jo and Kush unwinding during the race by playing basketball or enjoying an evening of Mongolian throat singing.

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

She noticed for the first time that he was wearing a Miami Hurricanes basketball jersey, and something about that made her want to laugh.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz