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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The USC men’s basketball team had its opponent on the ropes midway through the first half, but was unable to deliver the knockout blow Saturday afternoon at Galen Center.

From Los Angeles Times

Sierra Canyon, ranked No. 1 in high school basketball in the Southland, traveled to Springfield College on Saturday for the Hoophall Classic and came away with a 75-58 win over Miami Columbus.

From Los Angeles Times

Once hailed as big winners in the offseason when they landed top transfer point guard Donovan Dent, the Bruins are trending toward being one of the biggest disappointments of the college basketball season.

From Los Angeles Times

There are one-day high school girls’ basketball events scheduled for Saturday and Monday that should produce good games involving top teams.

From Los Angeles Times

South Bay rivals are set to play in a boys’ basketball showdown on Friday night at Redondo Union.

From Los Angeles Times