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

Winning back-to-back titles is one of the toughest feats in sports, yet the Mater Dei High girls volleyball team made it look easy Saturday night, sweeping Sierra Canyon, 25-20, 25-16, 25-20, at Cerritos College to defend its CIF Southern Section Division 1 championship.

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.

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The top two seeds will also meet for the City Section Open Division girls’ volleyball title at 6 p.m. at Cal State Northridge.

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

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