A2noun 2K

Hockey

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈhɒki/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈhɑːki/"]/

Meaning of Hockey

a game played on a field by two teams of 11 players, with curved sticks and a small hard ball. Teams try to hit the ball into the other team’s goal.

In simple words: A game played on ice or a field where two teams use sticks to hit a puck or ball.

Hockey in a sentence

• to **play hockey**
• a **hockey stick/pitch/player/team**
• He plays in the college hockey team.
• the Olympic hockey squad
• I've started playing hockey with a local club.
• She **plays hockey** in the winter.
• a **hockey stick/puck/rink/player/team**
• Every Saturday night people would sit in front of their television sets watching hockey.

How to use Hockey

Used in sports contexts, 'hockey' can refer specifically to ice hockey or field hockey. In informal settings, people might use this term while discussing sports or leisure activities. Avoid using in highly formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Imagine a 'Hockey Stick' reaching for a goal on a frozen lake.

Related words

Collocations with Hockey

• field
• ice
• air
• play
• watch
• ball
• mask
• pads
• field
• ice
• air
• play
• watch
• ball
• mask
• pads

Synonyms for Hockey

• ice hockey
• field hockey
• puck sport

Opposites of Hockey

• soccer
• basketball
• baseball

Common mistakes with Hockey

• Confusing field hockey with ice hockey.
• Using 'hockey' without considering the type when discussing specific games.
• Incorrectly spelling it as 'hocky'.

Frequently asked questions about Hockey

What does Hockey mean?

A game played on ice or a field where two teams use sticks to hit a puck or ball.

What is the definition of Hockey?

a game played on a field by two teams of 11 players, with curved sticks and a small hard ball. Teams try to hit the ball into the other team’s goal.

How do you use Hockey in a sentence?

to **play hockey**

Can you give another example of Hockey?

a **hockey stick/pitch/player/team**

What are synonyms for Hockey?

Common alternatives include ice hockey, field hockey, puck sport.

What is the opposite of Hockey?

Opposite meanings include soccer, basketball, baseball.

What words go with Hockey?

It commonly pairs with field, ice, air, play, watch, ball, mask, pads, field, ice, air, play, watch, ball, mask, pads.

What are common mistakes when using Hockey?

Confusing field hockey with ice hockey. Using 'hockey' without considering the type when discussing specific games. Incorrectly spelling it as 'hocky'.

How do you pronounce Hockey?

US: /["/ˈhɑːki/"]/, UK: /["/ˈhɒki/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Hockey?

Used in sports contexts, 'hockey' can refer specifically to ice hockey or field hockey. In informal settings, people might use this term while discussing sports or leisure activities. Avoid using in highly formal contexts.

What CEFR level is Hockey?

"Hockey" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.