volley

noun
UK: /ˈvɒli/
US: /ˈvɑːli/

  1. A series of bullets, arrows, or other projectiles fired at the same time.

    1. The soldiers fired a volley at the enemy.
    2. A volley of stones rained down on the protesters as they approached the building.

  2. A burst of many things at once, especially words or questions.

    1. She faced a volley of questions from the press.
    2. The comedian unleashed a volley of jokes that had the audience roaring with laughter.

  3. In sports like tennis or volleyball, hitting the ball before it bounces.

    1. He scored after a powerful volley near the net.
    2. The player executed a perfect volley, winning the crucial point in the match.

Synonyms

barrage return attack shower salvo
volley verb

  1. To discharge or emit a number of things at once.

    1. They volleyed shots at the goal.
    2. The crowd volleyed insults at the referee after the controversial call.

  2. In sports, to hit a ball before it touches the ground.

    1. She volleyed the ball over the net.
    2. The tennis player skillfully volleyed the serve back across the court.
volley intransitive-verb

  1. To hit the ball or keep the ball in the air without letting it bounce.

    1. He volleyed the ball with ease.
    2. The players volleyed for five minutes during practice before the game.
volley transitive-verb

  1. To send something quickly to someone, or direct something at someone in quick succession.

    1. He volleyed the document over to her desk.
    2. The lawyer volleyed questions at the witness, trying to confuse him.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "volley" in English means: A series of bullets, arrows, or other projectiles fired at the same time., A burst of many things at once, especially words or questions., In sports like tennis or volleyball, hitting the ball before it bounces..

The phonetic transcription of "volley" is /ˈvɒli/ in British English and /ˈvɑːli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "volley": barrage, return, attack, shower, salvo.

Example usage of "volley": "The soldiers fired a volley at the enemy.". More examples on the page.