Want to say volleyball differently? Here are other words for volleyball and its similar synonyms and opposite words to say in unique way.
Meaning of volleyball
a team sport in which two teams hit a ball back and forth over a net
Etymology of volleyball
The word "volleyball" originated in the late 19th century, derived from the words "volley" (a shot or kick in a game, especially one in which the ball is hit before it has a chance to bounce) and "ball" (a round or spherical body, especially one used in sports)
The sport was invented in 1895 by William G. Morgan, an American physical education instructor, who created it as a combination of basketball, baseball, and tennis
Synonyms
sport
game
match
tournament
competition
athletics
netball
basketball
handball
tennis
badminton
squash
racquetball
table tennis
softball
baseball
hockey
soccer
football
rugby
polo
cricket
golf
bowling
cycling
swimming
gymnastics
wrestling
boxing
kickball
dodgeball
flag football
field hockey
lacrosse
water polo
Definitions
- A team sport played by two teams of six players, in which a large ball is hit by hand over a net, the aim being to score points by making the ball land on the opponent's side of the court
- * A competitive game or match of volleyball
Usage Examples
- The school team won the volleyball tournament last year
- * She is a professional volleyball player and has competed in several international matches
- * The beach volleyball court was crowded with people playing and watching the game