Definitions

1. noun

a game played by two teams of five players each, in which the objective is to score by shooting a ball through a hoop.

“The high school team won the regional basketball championship.”

2. noun

the ball used in the game of basketball.

“The basketball bounced all over the court during practice.”

3. noun

a sport played by throwing the ball into the opponent’s hoop.

“Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the world.”