fouls

American

[foulz] / faʊlz /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

foot rot.

Etymology

Origin of fouls

foul + -s ³

Example Sentences

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They have a lot of fouls but that comes with the high press.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

During a live television interview before the game’s fourth quarter, he also slammed officials for calling six fouls on UConn and none on South Carolina in the third quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Secondly, you stack up more technical fouls and diminish your superstar reputation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

For example, a bet on whether a particular set of free throws will go in or not or whether a certain player on the court may get a certain number of fouls.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

But the ref wasn’t calling touch fouls and Nick and Trip were helping out anytime Ice went up in the air and brought the ball back down.

From "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers

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