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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In New York, casual basketball games are about as common as strutting pigeons.

From New York Times • Sep. 2, 2021

For the casual basketball fan, it’s a “Who’s that?” list of emerging stars and role players.

From Washington Post • Aug. 5, 2019

It is hard to explain to casual basketball fans just how astonishing it is that Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry won the NBA’s MVP award this season.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2015

That's a team worth watching even if you're only a casual basketball fan.Hey, this one's actually being played live on TV here in the States!

From The Guardian • Jul. 31, 2012