basketball
|bas/ket/ball|
🇺🇸
/ˈbæskɪtˌbɔl/
🇬🇧
/ˈbɑːskɪtˌbɔːl/
sport with a hoop
Etymology
'basketball' originates from the combination of the words 'basket' and 'ball', where 'basket' refers to the hoop and 'ball' refers to the spherical object used in the game.
'basketball' was coined in the late 19th century when the sport was invented by James Naismith.
Initially, it referred to the game itself, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a game played between two teams of five players each, where the objective is to score points by throwing a ball through the opponent's hoop.
Basketball is a popular sport in the United States.
Synonyms
Noun 2
the ball used in the game of basketball.
He dribbled the basketball down the court.
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35