basketball
UK: ˈbɑːskɪtbɔːl | US: ˈbæskɪtˌbɔːl
n. a team sport played by shooting a ball through a raised hoop
n. the inflated ball used in the game of basketball
The word "basketball" is a straightforward compound of "basket" (from Old French "bascot," meaning a small container) and "ball" (from Old English "beall," meaning a round object). The sport was invented in 1891 by Dr. James Naismith, who used peach baskets as goals, hence the name. Over time, the baskets were replaced with nets, but the original term persisted. The morphemes reflect the game's core mechanics: throwing a ball into a basket-like target.
He plays basketball every weekend with his friends.
The basketball bounced off the rim and into the crowd.
She scored the winning point in the basketball game.
The school built a new court for basketball practice.
Basketball requires teamwork, agility, and precision.