Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
play-basketball
verb phrase
/pleɪ ˈbæskɪtˌbɔl/
Definition
To participate in the sport of basketball, either casually or competitively.
Examples
- Every Saturday, the kids go to the park to play basketball.
- He decided to play basketball at the local gym with his friends.
- During college, she joined a team to play basketball and improve her skills.
Meaning
Engaging in a physical activity that involves two teams attempting to score points by shooting a ball through the opponent’s hoop while following specific rules.
Synonyms
- hoop
- shoot hoops
- play ball
- basketball game
