basketball
/ˈbæskɪtˌbɔːl/
noun
A game where you throw a ball through a hoop
“He is very tall and plays basketball.”
כדורסל
Basketball is a noun in the sports & activities category. It is a intermediate (ages 9-10) word, meaning "A game where you throw a ball through a hoop" In Hebrew, basketball translates to כדורסל.
Example Sentences
- He dribbled the basketball all the way down the court.
- Basketball is a fast and exciting sport to watch.
- She scored three points with a basketball throw from far away.
Did You Know? Basketball was invented in 1891 by a teacher named James Naismith, who nailed peach baskets to a gym wall. At first, players had to climb a ladder to get the ball out after every basket! The original basketball rules were only 13 simple sentences long.
Common Word Combinations
shoot a basketballbasketball courtbasketball hoopdribble the ball
Related Words
hoopdribbleslam dunksport
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