American English pronunciation

How to pronounce volleyball

IPA transcription: ['vɑli,bɔl]

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Noun

  • a game in which two teams hit an inflated ball over a high net using their hands

  • an inflated ball used in playing volleyball

Usage examples

  • Walsh attended Archbishop Mitty High School, competing on the volleyball and basketball teams.
  • Several women are playing volleyball.
  • Several girls are involved in a volleyball match and wearing uniforms.
  • A girl spikes a volleyball as two opposing players try to block the ball.
  • A young, Asian man is hitting a volleyball in the sand.
  • The arena is home to the Colorado State University Rams basketball and volleyball teams.
  • Examples of this are motorsport, tennis, golf, skiing, beach volleyball and rugby sevens.
  • It also hosts gymnastics, volleyball, and other sporting events.
  • Numerous attempts have been made to start professional indoor women's volleyball leagues.
  • Volleyball is almost equally popular in both genders.