Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cancha

noun
/ˈkæntʃə/
Definition
A playing field or court, especially for sports like soccer or basketball.
Examples
  • The players gathered on the cancha before the game started.
  • She practiced her skills on the local cancha every evening.
  • The tournament will take place on the main cancha downtown.
Meaning
The term is commonly used in Latin American countries to refer to the area where games are played.
Synonyms
  • field
  • court
  • pitch