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BASKETBALL

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Basketball.

How to pronounce basketball:

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Basketball - as a noun

A game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players; points are scored by throwing the ball through an elevated horizontal hoop

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
basketball gamehoops10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
court game
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An inflated ball used in playing basketball

Example Sentences

"I love playing basketball with my friends."
"The basketball game ended in a tie."
"She scored a three-pointer in basketball."
"He dribbled the basketball down the court."
"We practiced shooting hoops in basketball practice."
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Word Game Points

Is BASKETBALL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, basketball is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BASKETBALL has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is BASKETBALL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, basketball is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BASKETBALL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is BASKETBALL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, basketball is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BASKETBALL has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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