Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hockey
Noun
/ˈhɒki/
Definition
A team sport played on ice or a field, where players use sticks to hit a puck or ball into the opposing team’s goal.
Examples
- They played hockey every Saturday at the local rink.
- The hockey match drew a large crowd of enthusiastic fans.
- He started playing field hockey in high school.
Meaning
Hockey is a fast-paced game that requires skill, teamwork, and strategy, typically played on an ice rink or a field.
Synonyms
- ice hockey
- field hockey
- puck sport