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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But that fix won’t arrive until this offseason at the earliest, when the league can institute changes designed to deter teams from playing terrible basketball.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

“I have truly loved my time in Milwaukee,” said Rivers, who played college basketball at Marquette.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

These two of the most prolific scorers in high school basketball history in Ohio are cut from the same cloth.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

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

“Oh, Andrew here is having quite the day. Got into it with Gene and then with a speeding basketball as well!”

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell