basketball

A sport where two teams of five players try to throw a ball through a high ring.

• We play basketball after school.
• She joined the school basketball team.
• Did you watch the basketball game last night?

Similar words: hoops, b-ball

Common phrases: play basketball, basketball team, basketball court, basketball game

A large round ball that players bounce and throw through a high ring in a team sport.

• Pass me the basketball.
• He bounced the basketball across the yard.
• The gym has a box of old basketballs.

Similar words: ball

Common phrases: bounce a basketball, throw a basketball, hold a basketball, orange basketball