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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Kon Knueppel of the Charlotte Hornets has hit more 3-pointers than any rookie in basketball history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Chicago-born Leo, the first American pope, is a sports fan, enjoying baseball and basketball, while he swims and plays tennis regularly at the papal out-of-town residence, Castel Gandolfo.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Maybe it has something to do with being a volleyball player since he could walk, though a basketball was put in his crib.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Cooper’s vision for success for the men’s basketball team includes strong conditioning, hard work and defense.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

“My friend Alex is the athletic trainer for a basketball camp here,” she explains.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison