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basketball
[ bas-kit-bawl, bah-skit- ]
noun
- the round, inflated ball approximately 30 inches (76 centimeters) in circumference, used in this game.
basketball
/ ˈɑːɪˌɔː /
noun
- a game played by two opposing teams of five men (or six women) each, usually on an indoor court. Points are scored by throwing the ball through an elevated horizontal metal hoop
- the inflated ball used in this game
Other Word Forms
- ·k· adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of basketball1
Example Sentences
After retiring, he didn’t stop feeding into being a basketball sicko — his words — or a full-on basketball psycho — his and his peers’ words.
Arenas was slated to play a major role as a freshman at USC after choosing the Trojans over more established basketball powers like Arizona, Kansas and Kentucky.
UCLA’s basketball team might downshift its lineup in an attempt to hasten success.
Unable to find the help he needed, he left the school midway through the season to address his mental health, unsure if he’d ever play basketball again.
As name, image and likeness paydays have skyrocketed for basketball transfers ahead of a House vs.
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