Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cricket
Noun
/ˈkrɪkɪt/
Definition
Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of eleven players on a field with a rectangular 22-yard-long pitch at the center.
Examples
- They played cricket in the park every weekend.
- He is an avid cricket fan who never misses a match.
- The school organizes cricket matches every summer.
Meaning
The game of cricket involves batting and bowling and is played on a field. Players score runs by hitting the ball and running between sets of wickets.
Synonyms
- None (specific to this sport)
