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Basketball
01
a type of sport where two teams, with often five players each, try to throw a ball through a net that is hanging from a ring and gain points
Example
Basketball is his favorite sport to play in his free time.
The coach emphasized teamwork as the key to success in basketball.
He enjoys playing basketball with his friends at the local park on weekends.
02
a round ball used in the sport of basketball, typically made of leather or synthetic material
Example
He dribbled the basketball down the court with skill and speed.
He spun the basketball on his finger during halftime entertainment.
The basketball bounced off the rim and into the hands of a teammate.
Example
Basketball is his favorite sport to play in his free time.
The coach emphasized teamwork as the key to success in basketball.
He enjoys playing basketball with his friends at the local park on weekends.
He started playing basketball in high school and eventually earned a scholarship to play in college.
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