word
Basketball
BA-skuh-tbawl
/ˈbæskʌˌtbɔːl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
basketball
Dictionary meaning
A game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players.
Synonyms: basketball game, hoops
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