Grade 6
(bas-ket-ball) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. a game played by two teams of five players each. the objective is to score points by shooting a ball through the opponent's hoop.

Example Sentence

Jake is really good at basketball. OR He dribbled the basketball.

More Example Sentences

He enjoys watching basketball on weekends.

Synonyms

hoops; b-ball

Antonyms

football

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basketball
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Rhymes

  • basketball