basketball

English

/ˈbɑːs.kɪt.bɔːl/, /ˈbæs.kɪt.bɔːl/

noun
Definitions
  • (sports) A sport in which two opposing teams of five players strive to put a ball through a hoop.
  • (countable) The particular kind of ball used in the sport of basketball.

Etymology

Affix from English basket + English ball (testicle, round object).

Origin

English

ball

Gloss

testicle, round object

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