Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

volleyball

noun

/ˈvɒlibɔɪl/

Definition

A team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. The objective is to score points by grounding the ball on the opponent’s side of the court.

Examples

The players practiced their serves before the volleyball tournament.
She joined the school volleyball team to improve her skills.
Beach volleyball is a popular sport during the summer.

Meaning

Volleyball is played on a rectangular court divided by a high net. Teams score by hitting the ball over the net and into the opposing team’s court without them returning it.