b-ball

[ bee-bawl ]

noun

, Informal.

1. the game of basketball.

b-ball

/ ˈbiːˌbɔːl /

noun

1. informal.
   basketball

Word History and Origins

Origin of b-ball¹

1965–70; b- (for basket ( def ) ) + ball ¹( def )

Example Sentences

The image of Black resurrection through b-ball is at once celebratory, chilling and poignant.

From Los Angeles Times

But Thomas had moved on without me, and was getting b-ball lessons from his new friend, Pete.

From Literature

“Yow are. Even though this building is a wreck, you never gave up on us. You wanted me to learn even when I didn’t. You pushed me to be better at b-ball. It’s like a quote I read on a coffee mug once.”

From Literature

We played B-ball, caught frogs and fished by the creek, climbed trees and stuff.

From Literature

God forbid I wear mesh b-ball shorts and a loose T-shirt in the suburbs of Dallas.

From Washington Post

Related Words

• ball