Cricket: meaning, definitions and examples

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cricket

 

[ ˈkrɪkɪt ]

Noun
Sports
Context #1 | Noun

sport game

Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of eleven players on a field at the center of which is a 22-yard pitch with a wicket at each end, each comprising two bails balanced on three stumps. The game is played in innings where one team bats, attempting to score runs, while the other bowls and fields, aiming to dismiss the batsmen. The objective is to score more runs than the opposing team. Cricket is popular in countries like England, India, and Australia.

Synonyms

game, match, sport

Examples of usage

  • He plays cricket every weekend.
  • The last World Cup in cricket was very exciting.
  • Cricket requires great teamwork.
  • She is a fan of women's cricket.

Translations

Translations of the word "cricket" in other languages:

🇵🇹 críquete

🇮🇳 क्रिकेट

🇩🇪 Kricket

🇮🇩 kriket

🇺🇦 крикет

🇵🇱 krykiet

🇯🇵 クリケット

🇫🇷 cricket

🇪🇸 críquet

🇹🇷 kriket

🇰🇷 크리켓

🇸🇦 الكريكيت

🇨🇿 kriket

🇸🇰 kriket

🇨🇳 板球

🇸🇮 kriket

🇮🇸 krikket

🇰🇿 крикет

🇬🇪 კრიკეტი

🇦🇿 kriket

🇲🇽 críquet

Word origin

The term 'cricket' is believed to have originated from the Old French word 'criquet', which means 'a post' or 'a stick', reflecting the game's early equipment. Cricket has roots tracing back to the 16th century, and it became increasingly formalized in England during the 18th century. The first known reference to cricket as a sport dates back to 1598, while the first laws were laid down in 1744. Cricket evolved over centuries from a simple pastime into a highly organized sport with established rules and formats. The game was exported to the colonies of the British Empire, growing in popularity in countries like India, Australia, and South Africa. The modern version of the sport has diverse formats, including Test matches, One Day Internationals, and T20s, each attracting global audiences and generating substantial followings.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,843, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.