🏀basketball

noun
/ˈbæskɪtbɔːl/

Meaning

a game played by two teams who try to score points by throwing a ball through a hoop

Example Sentences

He loves playing basketball with his friends.

Synonyms

hoops, sport, game

Antonyms

none

Collocations

play basketball, basketball court, basketball team, basketball game

More Example Sentences

Who of your friends in New York play basketball?

Is basketball very popular in the USA at present?

How many hours did you play basketball last week?

What is the future of the basketball league in the USA?

Didn't you take part in basketball in your high school?

Would you be interested for a basketball match on Friday?

Between baseball and basketball, which one do you like more?

Who encouraged you to play basketball during your college days?

Did you ask any question to the coach about the basketball practice?

Between basketball and baseball, which one is more popular in Chicago?

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