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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

Bates, who was player of the tournament at the 2013 World Cup in India, also represented New Zealand in basketball, including at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Those domains certainly could include baseball diamonds, basketball courts and gridirons.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Lucia’s neighbor Steve Chessare lobbied him, telling the story of being taunted for the Millionaire name the year his basketball team won the state championship in 1974.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

There’s another thing: Coach Shephard will not let up on me about basketball.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell