field hockey

noun

1. a game played on a rectangular field having a netted goal at each end, in which two teams of 11 players each compete in driving a small leather-covered ball into the other's goal, each player being equipped with a stick having a curved end or blade that is flat on one side and rounded on the other.

field hockey

noun

1. hockey played on a field, as distinguished from ice hockey

Word History and Origins

Origin of field hockey¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

In between, when North Carolina’s longtime field hockey coach retired, Matson invited herself to apply and got the job, something akin to one of John Wooden’s seniors immediately replacing him at UCLA.

From Los Angeles Times

I was in speech and debate with my Indian classmates, played field hockey with Sikh kids, and took journalism with East Asian friends.

From Salon

Carson will host track cycling, field hockey, rugby sevens, and tennis.

From Salon

“This is the Olympic dream you imagined from childhood,” said Lena Micheel, a German field hockey player.

From Los Angeles Times

“Paris Extra 1” will show a range of live and delayed events, with a focus on team sports such as basketball, handball, water polo and field hockey.

From Los Angeles Times