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