Volleyball: meaning, definitions and examples

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volleyball

 

[ หˆvษ’lษชbษ”หl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

team sport

Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams, usually consisting of six players each, are separated by a net. The objective of the game is to send the ball over the net and into the opposing team's court, scoring points when the ball lands on the ground or is not successfully returned. Players can strike the ball with their hands or arms, and the game is played both indoors and on sand. Volleyball promotes teamwork and physical fitness, making it popular across various age groups and skill levels.

Synonyms

beach volleyball, court volleyball, team volleyball

Examples of usage

  • We played volleyball on the beach last weekend.
  • The volleyball match ended in a tie.
  • She joined the volleyball team at school.
  • They organized a volleyball tournament.
  • He practices volleyball every Saturday.

Translations

Translations of the word "volleyball" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vรดlei

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅ‰เคฒเฅ€เคฌเฅ‰เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Volleyball

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bola voli

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะพะปะตะนะฑะพะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ siatkรณwka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒฌใƒผใƒœใƒผใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท volley-ball

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ voleibol

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท voleybol

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฐ๊ตฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุฑุฉ ุงู„ุทุงุฆุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ volejbal

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ volejbal

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŽ’็ƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odbojka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blakvรถllur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฒะพะปะตะนะฑะพะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒแƒšแƒ”แƒ˜แƒ‘แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ voleybol

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ voleibol

Etymology

The word 'volleyball' originated in the United States in the late 19th century. The sport itself was invented in 1895 by William G. Morgan, a YMCA physical education director, as a combination of basketball, baseball, tennis, and handball. Morgan originally called it 'mintonette' but later changed the name to 'volleyball' because players would volley the ball back and forth over the net. The sport quickly gained popularity in the U.S. and around the world, leading to the establishment of the first official rules, nets, and court dimensions. By the 1920s, volleyball was introduced as a competitive sport, growing in global appeal, which eventually led to its inclusion in the Olympic Games in 1964. Today, volleyball continues to evolve, featuring various formats such as beach volleyball and indoor volleyball, captivating millions of fans and athletes worldwide.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,072, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.