basketball

noun
UK: /ˈbɑːskɪtbɔːl/
US: /ˈbæskɪtbɔːl/

  1. A game played between two teams of five players in which goals are scored by throwing a ball through a net.

    1. I play basketball every Saturday with my friends in school. [ ] [ ]
    2. The team won the basketball championship after a thrilling final game last night. [ ] [ ]

  2. The ball used in the game of basketball, typically large, round, and inflatable.

    1. He dribbled the basketball down the court with great speed and skill. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new basketball is made of synthetic materials for better grip and durability. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

b-ball
basketball verb

  1. To play the game of basketball.

    1. Do you want to basketball after school today near the park? [ ] [ ]
    2. He used to basketball competitively but now enjoys it as a hobby now. [ ] [ ]
basketball adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of basketball.

    1. The basketball court was freshly painted for the big game tonight. [ ] [ ]
    2. His basketball skills earned him a scholarship to a prestigious university. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "basketball" in English means: A game played between two teams of five players in which goals are scored by throwing a ball through a net., The ball used in the game of basketball, typically large, round, and inflatable..

The phonetic transcription of "basketball" is /ˈbɑːskɪtbɔːl/ in British English and /ˈbæskɪtbɔːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "basketball": b-ball.

Example usage of "basketball": "I play basketball every Saturday with my friends in school.". More examples on the page.