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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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

Most shockingly, these Sixers have Joel Embiid, fired up, healthy and playing some of the best basketball of his career.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

When Tyler got kicked off the basketball team, for example.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

“Want to come out and play basketball with us when you’re done?”

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix