What does "volleyball" mean?

"Volleyball" means: A game where teams hit a ball over a high net. Example: "We played volleyball on the beach."

How do you say volleyball in Hebrew and Spanish?

In Hebrew, volleyball is כדורעף. In Spanish, it is voleibol.

How do you pronounce "volleyball"?

Volleyball is pronounced /ˈvɒliˌbɔːl/. It is a noun. You can hear a native speaker say it on this page.

Volleyball — Meaning for Kids, with Picture, Audio & Hebrew

volleyball

/ˈvɒliˌbɔːl/

noun

A game where teams hit a ball over a high net

“We played volleyball on the beach.”

כדורעף

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Volleyball is a noun in the sports & activities category. It is a advanced (ages 11-12) word, meaning "A game where teams hit a ball over a high net" In Hebrew, volleyball translates to כדורעף.

Example Sentences

They played volleyball on the beach all afternoon.
You hit the volleyball over the net with your hands.
Our school volleyball team made it to the championship!

Did You Know? Volleyball was invented in 1895 — only four years after basketball. It was originally called "Mintonette." Beach volleyball became an Olympic sport in 1996. A volleyball match can last as little as 30 minutes or as long as 3 hours depending on how close the game is!