netball

[ net-bawl ]

noun

1. Tennis. a ball, on a return shot, that hits the top of the net and drops on the other side of the court, thus remaining in play.
2. British. a game similar to basketball, played with a soccer ball, usually outdoors.

netball

/ ˈnɛtˌbɔːl /

noun

1. a team game similar to basketball, played mainly by women

Derived Forms

• ˈnetˌballer, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of netball¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; net ¹ + ball ¹

Example Sentences

Netball Australia, whose team won the first Commonwealth gold in 1998 and are reigning champions, said the decision was indicative of netball's "depth and strength".

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"I just hope that they take into consideration non-Olympic sports, because the Commonwealths for the likes of netball are actually the only light that they really get shone on their sport," Kenny added.

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"I love music and I love singing and I joined in the two of them, but I also loved netball," Maisie said.

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The NSL is the sport's elite domestic competition in the UK but many players currently work or study alongside their semi-professional netball careers.

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"We played netball and ran the canteen and did all the other jobs around the place. The guys got to play footy and that was it."

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