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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Welcome back to the Times of Troy newsletter, where the basketball transfer portal has officially closed for the summer.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

But James’s charge on the basketball record books is ongoing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

At the same time, Anta was slowly getting its name out domestically, opening new shops and partnering with major sporting events, including national basketball and table tennis competitions.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

It has happened in football and also women’s basketball.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

“If somebody comes for me, will you tell them I’ll be out by the basketball hoop?”

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