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badminton

n. uncountable
A2 Elementary US //ˈbædˌmɪntən// UK //bˈædmɪntən// bad·minton

n. a sport played with rackets and a light object called a shuttlecock. You hit the shuttlecock over a high net and try to make it land on the other side.

n. a court game played with light, long-handled rackets and a shuttlecock, which is hit back and forth over a high net. Played as singles or doubles, it requires the shuttlecock to remain in the air during play.


SIMPLE

We play badminton at the local sports center every Tuesday.

CONTEXTUAL

Because the shuttlecock is so light, badminton is usually played indoors to prevent the wind from blowing it off course.

COMPLEX

While it may appear casual in a backyard setting, professional badminton is an incredibly fast-paced sport requiring exceptional agility and explosive power to execute high-speed smashes.

Origin

Named after Badminton House, an estate in Gloucestershire owned by the Duke of Beaufort, where the game was first played in England. For the house name, see Badminton.

Usage

Uncountable when referring to the sport itself; can be used as a modifier in noun phrases like 'badminton racket' or 'badminton court'.

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