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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“Since the 1980s, LT has narrated every chapter of Lakers basketball, connecting generations of fans, players, coaches and staff while becoming a trusted and unforgettable part of the Lakers’ experience.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

The NBA’s very best teams tend to be led by generational superstars who have been anointed as basketball demigods since they first laced up their sneakers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

The victory represented far more than a basketball championship for many New Yorkers.

From Salon • Jun. 14, 2026

That, along with the Knicks players' return from San Antonio, will preoccupy this city with basketball for a few more days.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

The other kids are just running around, playing basketball or four square.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz