Hockey: meaning, definitions and examples

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hockey

 

[ หˆhษ‘ki ]

Context #1 | Noun

sport

Hockey is a team sport played on ice, in which players use sticks to hit a puck into the opponent's goal. It is a fast-paced and physical game that requires skill, speed, and teamwork.

Synonyms

field hockey, hockey game, ice hockey

Examples of usage

  • The Stanley Cup is awarded to the champion of the National Hockey League.
  • She has been playing hockey since she was a child.
  • The Canadian national hockey team is known for its success in international competitions.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

Hockey can also refer to field hockey, a similar sport played on a grass or turf field. It is popular in countries like India, Pakistan, and the Netherlands.

Synonyms

field hockey, hockey game

Examples of usage

  • She represented her country in field hockey at the Olympics.
  • Field hockey requires good hand-eye coordination and stamina.

Translations

Translations of the word "hockey" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น hรณquei

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเฅ‰เค•เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hockey

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hoki

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะพะบะตะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ hokej

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ›ใƒƒใ‚ฑใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hockey

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hockey

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hokey

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•˜ํ‚ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ูˆูƒูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hokej

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hokej

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ›ฒๆฃ็ƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hokej

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hokkรญ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั…ะพะบะบะตะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒแƒ™แƒ”แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hokkey

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hockey

Etymology

The word 'hockey' is believed to have originated in the 16th century in France, where it was used to describe a game played with curved sticks and a ball. The modern version of hockey, as we know it today, evolved in England in the 19th century. It has since become a popular sport played at both amateur and professional levels around the world.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,185, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.