volleyball

[ vol-ee-bawl ]

noun

1. a game for two teams in which the object is to keep a large ball in motion, from side to side over a high net, by striking it with the hands before it touches the ground.
2. the ball used in this game.

volleyball

/ ˈvɒlɪˌbɔːl /

noun

1. a game in which two teams hit a large ball back and forth over a high net with their hands
2. the ball used in this game

Word History and Origins

Origin of volleyball¹

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900; volley + ball ¹

Example Sentences

Pasadena recently approved a contract with LA28, joining Inglewood, Long Beach and other neighboring cities where venues will be located, but Santa Monica City Council members have balked at hosting beach volleyball.

From Los Angeles Times

Championship Saturday also includes a No. 1 versus No. 2 clash to decide the Southern Section Division 1 crown in girls’ volleyball at Cerritos College.

From Los Angeles Times

I saw people doing calisthenics on the rings and ropes and the volleyball fields buzzing with competition.

From Los Angeles Times

The blue-and-white design for the Hammer includes the museum’s name on one side and, on the other, the chant “Art Will Save Us” — flanked by a pair of flaming volleyballs.

From Los Angeles Times

“Women have fought so hard to get to the point where we are, playing D1 volleyball and having matches like this. For someone who is a biological male to come in is not fair.”

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