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- [bas-kit-bawl, bah-skit-]
- /ˈbæs kɪtˌbɔl, ˈbɑ skɪt-/
- /ˈbɑː.skɪt.bɔːl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bas-kit-bawl, bah-skit-]
- /ˈbæs kɪtˌbɔl, ˈbɑ skɪt-/
Definitions of basketball word
- uncountable noun basketball Basketball is a game in which two teams of five players each try to score goals by throwing a large ball through a circular net fixed to a metal ring at each end of the court. 3
- countable noun basketball A basketball is a large ball which is used in the game of basketball. 3
- noun basketball a game played by two opposing teams of five men (or six women) each, usually on an indoor court. Points are scored by throwing the ball through an elevated horizontal metal hoop 3
- noun basketball the inflated ball used in this game 3
- noun basketball a game played by two opposing teams of usually five players on a rectangular, often wooden, court with a raised basket at each end: points are scored by tossing a ball through the basket at the opponent's end 3
- noun basketball the large, round, inflated ball used in this game 3
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Origin of basketball
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1890-95; basket + ball1
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Parts of speech for Basketball
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basketball popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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