Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tenis

noun

/ˈtɛnɪs/

Definition

A sport played by two players (singles) or two teams of two players each (doubles), in which a racket is used to hit a ball over a net into the opponent’s court.

Examples

She plays tennis every Saturday at the local club.
He watched the final match of the tennis tournament on TV.
The tennis court was busy with players throughout the day.

Meaning

Tenis is a game that involves hitting a lightweight ball back and forth over a net using rackets. The objective is to score points by landing the ball in the opponent’s court without allowing them to return it.