Word
netball
Phoneticsnet·ball
UK/nˈɛtbɔːl/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. a team sport similar to basketball where players try to throw a ball through a high hoop. You cannot run with the ball, and players must stay in specific areas of the court.
n. a team sport played on a rectangular court where two teams of seven players attempt to score goals by throwing a ball through a high ring. Characterised by restrictions on player movement and the requirement that the ball be passed within three seconds.
Examples
“She plays netball for her school team every Saturday.”
“Unlike basketball, netball players are assigned specific positions that limit which parts of the court they can enter.”
“The national netball league has seen a significant increase in viewership, reflecting a growing professional interest in women's team sports across the Commonwealth.”
Examples
simple
“She plays netball for her school team every Saturday.”
contextual
“Unlike basketball, netball players are assigned specific positions that limit which parts of the court they can enter.”
complex
“The national netball league has seen a significant increase in viewership, reflecting a growing professional interest in women's team sports across the Commonwealth.”
Usage
Usually uncountable when referring to the sport itself; countable only when referring to a specific match or tournament.
Etymology
From net + ball.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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