korfball

/ ˈkɔːfˌbɔːl /

noun

1. an indoor game similar to basketball, in which each team consists of four men and four women
2. (formerly) an out game similar to basketball, in which each team consists of six men and six women

Word History and Origins

Origin of korfball¹

C20: from Dutch korfbal basketball

Example Sentences

"I even played some rogue ones, like korfball - I played that to quite a high level as well. Slowly, I started knocking things off, narrowing in on hockey and cricket."

From BBC

From The Times: Korfball is not new, but its proponents say it has new relevance amid questions about the gender divide in sports.

From New York Times

The event features niche sporting contests such as DanceSport, korfball and flying disc.

From Seattle Times

Just about all major international korfball events have also been postponed or canceled.

From New York Times

The new dates are July 7-17 for a sprawling competition that will feature disciplines such as tug of war, orienteering, korfball, billiards, sumo, lifesaving and dance.

From Washington Times