tennis
UK: ˈten.ɪs | US: ˈten.ɪs
n. a sport played with rackets and a ball by two or four players on a rectangular court divided by a net.
n. (historically) a game played with the hand in medieval France.
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The word "tennis" originates from the Old French term "tenez," meaning "hold!" or "receive!" (an imperative form of "tenir," to hold). This was a call made by the server to the opponent in the medieval French handball game "jeu de paume," the precursor to modern tennis. Over time, "tenez" evolved into "tennis" in English, retaining its association with the sport. The word does not break into smaller meaningful morphemes in English or French; it is a loanword preserved as a single unit.
She plays tennis every weekend at the local club.
Wimbledon is the most prestigious tennis tournament in the world.
They bought new rackets to improve their tennis game.
Tennis requires agility, precision, and strategic thinking.
The children practiced tennis drills under the coach’s guidance.