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Meaning of hockey
a team sport played on ice
Etymology of hockey
The word "hockey" is derived from the French word "hocquet", which refers to a shepherd's stick, and was first used in the 18th century to describe the game
The game of hockey originated in Canada in the mid-19th century and was initially played on ice with a ball and sticks
Synonyms
ice hockey
field hockey
sport
game
athletics
competition
tournament
match
playoff
championship
skating
stickhandling
puck
team sport
ice sport
winter sport
physical activity
exercise
recreation
leisure
fitness
physical fitness
athlete
player
team
league
NHL
AHL
ice rink
arena
stadium
field
pitch
court
rink
Definitions
- A team sport played on ice in which players use sticks to hit a puck into the opponent's goal
- * A team sport played on grass or turf in which players use sticks to hit a ball into the opponent's goal
Usage Examples
- The hockey team won the championship title after a thrilling playoff season
- * She laced up her skates and took to the ice for a game of hockey
- * The field hockey team practiced their stickhandling skills on the turf