volleyball
word
Definition
A team sport where two teams try to score points by hitting a ball over a high net using their hands, and a large, light ball used in this game.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used as a noun for the sport or the ball. The phrase 'play volleyball' is much more common than 'do volleyball.' In the US, 'volleyball' refers to the outdoor and indoor versions unless specified (e.g., 'beach volleyball').
Spanish: voleibolPortuguese (BR): vôlei - voleibolPortuguese (PT): vólei - voleibolChinese (Simplified): 排球Chinese (Traditional): 排球Hindi: वॉलीबॉलArabic: كرة الطائرةBengali: ভলিবলRussian: волейболJapanese: バレーボールVietnamese: bóng chuyềnKorean: 배구Turkish: voleybolUrdu: والی بالIndonesian: bola voli
Example Sentences
We play volleyball after school.
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She bought a new volleyball for her team.
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Do you like watching volleyball games?
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Let's hit the beach and play some volleyball this weekend.
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I've never been very good at volleyball, but it's always fun with friends.
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The school gym has a new net for volleyball practice.
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