word

bandy

BAN-dee

ˈbændi

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Syllable breakdown

bandy

Dictionary meaning

A winter sport similar to ice hockey, played on a larger rink with a ball instead of a puck, using sticks; considered a precursor to ice hockey; especially popular in Russia and Scandinavia.

Examples

Bandy is played on a rink the size of a football pitch, much larger than an ice hockey rink.

Common mispronunciations

BAN-dee

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