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hokey

 

[ หˆhษ’ki ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sports game

Hockey is a team sport played on ice or a field, where players use sticks to hit a puck or a ball into the opposing team's goal. The objective is to score more goals than the opponent. The game is especially popular in countries like Canada, the United States, and several European nations. Various forms of hockey exist, including field hockey, ice hockey, and roller hockey, each with its own rules and playing surfaces.

Synonyms

field hockey, ice hockey, puck sport, roller hockey

Examples of usage

  • She plays field hockey for her school team.
  • The city is hosting an ice hockey championship this weekend.
  • He watched the thrilling hockey match on TV.
  • They organized a roller hockey tournament in the park.

Translations

Translations of the word "hokey" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น hokey

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 hockey

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•˜ํ‚ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ูˆูƒูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hokej

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hokej

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ†ฐ็ƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hokej

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hokkรญ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั…ะพะบะบะตะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒแƒ™แƒ”แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xokkey

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hockey

Etymology

The word 'hockey' has uncertain origins, but it is believed to have derived from the French word 'hoquet', which means 'shepherd's stick'. There are various theories about how the game evolved; some suggest it traces back to several stick-and-ball games played across Europe in the medieval period. The modern form of the game began to take shape in England in the 18th century, where it became formally codified in the 19th century. Ice hockey, a variation that emerged later, gained immense popularity in North America. The establishment of organized leagues and international competitions contributed significantly to its growth and the term 'hockey' became widely recognized by the 20th century. Today, it remains a beloved sport enjoyed by millions around the world.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,611, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.