basketball
/ˈbɑːs.kɪt.bɔːl/
basketball
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- 1.
A sport played by two teams of five players who score points by throwing a ball through a hoop.
"He plays basketball every weekend."
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She is practicing basketball drills to improve her shooting.
She is practicing basketball drills to improve her shooting.
The community center offers free basketball lessons for kids.
The community center offers free basketball lessons for kids.
He dreamed of playing professional basketball in the NBA.
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How do you pronounce basketball?
basketball is pronounced [/ˈbɑːs.kɪt.bɔːl/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does basketball mean?
basketball means "basketball". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is basketball?
basketball is a Beginner-level word.
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Example: "She is practicing basketball drills to improve her shooting." — used to mean "basketball".
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