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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Last month it introduced Reign, an umbrella brand for women’s sports projects such as a forthcoming podcast hosted by TikTok creator Coach Jackie J and “Courtside,” a women’s basketball rom-com in development.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Tasha Graham, dressed head to toe in Knicks clothing, is the embodiment of New York's passion for its basketball team battling to win the NBA Finals and end a five-decade drought.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Steve Baik, who coached Chino Hills to an unbeaten basketball season in 2016 led by brothers Lonzo, LiAngelo and LaMelo Ball, is returning to high school basketball.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Curry said the deal will give his brand an "expanded runway of resources" to grow its basketball, golf and other portfolios globally.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

“You’re going to make the basketball team for sure.”

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix