Cool MateMeaning of Basketball
In simple words: A game played with a ball where two teams try to score points by throwing the ball through a hoop.
Basketball in a sentence
- a **basketball game/coach/team/player**
- I played **college basketball** for a while.
- The games will be played on the **basketball courts**.
- to dribble/dunk a basketball
How to use Basketball
Use 'basketball' when talking about the sport. It's appropriate in casual and formal contexts, but may not fit in discussions about sports other than basketball.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'basket' + 'ball' — a ball that goes into a basket.
Related words
Collocations with Basketball
- college
- high-school
- pro
- game
- play
- watch
- championship
- competition
- game
Synonyms for Basketball
- hoops
- basket
- court game
Common mistakes with Basketball
- Confusing it with other sports like football or soccer.
- Using 'basketballs' to refer to the sport instead of the game.
- Mispronouncing it as 'bassketball'.
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Basketball in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
كرة السلة
لعبة تُلعب بكرة حيث يحاول فريقان تسجيل نقاط من خلال رمي الكرة في حلقة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বাস্কেটবল
একটি বল দিয়ে খেলা হয় যেখানে দুটি দল একটি হুপের মাধ্যমে বল ছুঁড়ে পয়েন্ট করার চেষ্টা করে।
- GermanDeutsch
Basketball
Ein Spiel mit einem Ball, bei dem zwei Teams versuchen, Punkte zu erzielen, indem sie den Ball durch einen Korb werfen.
- SpanishEspañol
Baloncesto
Un juego jugado con una pelota donde dos equipos intentan anotar puntos lanzando la pelota a través de un aro.
- Persianفارسی
بسکتبال
یه بازی با توپ که دو تا تیم سعی میکنن با انداختن توپ توی حلقه امتیاز بگیرن.
- FrenchFrançais
Basketball
Un jeu joué avec un ballon où deux équipes essaient de marquer des points en lançant le ballon dans un panier.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बास्केटबॉल
एक खेल जो गेंद से खेला जाता है जहाँ दो टीमें एक घेरे (हूप) में गेंद फेंककर अंक हासिल करने की कोशिश करती हैं।
- ItalianItaliano
Pallacanestro
Un gioco giocato con una palla dove due squadre cercano di segnare punti lanciando la palla attraverso un canestro.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Basquetebol
Um jogo jogado com uma bola onde duas equipes tentam marcar pontos arremessando a bola através de um aro.
- RussianРусский
Баскетбол
Игра с мячом, где две команды пытаются набрать очки, забрасывая мяч в кольцо.
- Urduاردو
باسکٹ بال
ایک کھیل جو گیند کے ساتھ کھیلا جاتا ہے جہاں دو ٹیمیں گیند کو چھلے میں پھینک کر پوائنٹس حاصل کرنے کی کوشش کرتی ہیں۔
- Chinese中文
篮球
一种用球进行的比赛，两队通过将球投进篮筐来得分。
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Frequently asked questions about Basketball
What does Basketball mean?
A game played with a ball where two teams try to score points by throwing the ball through a hoop.
What is the definition of Basketball?
a game played by two teams of five players, using a large ball which players try to throw into a high net hanging from a ring
How do you use Basketball in a sentence?
a **basketball game/coach/team/player**
Can you give another example of Basketball?
I played **college basketball** for a while.
What are synonyms for Basketball?
Common alternatives include hoops, basket, court game.
What is the opposite of Basketball?
Opposite meanings include soccer, baseball, tennis, swimming.
What words go with Basketball?
It commonly pairs with college, high-school, pro, game, play, watch, championship, competition, game.
What are common mistakes when using Basketball?
Confusing it with other sports like football or soccer. Using 'basketballs' to refer to the sport instead of the game. Mispronouncing it as 'bassketball'.
How do you pronounce Basketball?
US: /["/ˈbæskɪtbɔːl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈbɑːskɪtbɔːl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Basketball?
Use 'basketball' when talking about the sport. It's appropriate in casual and formal contexts, but may not fit in discussions about sports other than basketball.
What CEFR level is Basketball?
"Basketball" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.