quidditch
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of quidditch
C20: coined by J. K. Rowling in the novel Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Example Sentences
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Ernie Johnson, in his bow tie and Jordans, is best known as the assistant coach of the quidditch team at Hogwarts, fresh off a tremendous season.
From Washington Post • Nov. 9, 2022
Two big-time quidditch leagues birthed from the super-popular "Harry Potter" franchise announced Wednesday they are seeking to change their name in an effort to distance themselves from author J.K.
From Fox News • Dec. 19, 2021
World-Herald, on Creighton sporting a quidditch team: “This is the only way to get a college kid to pick up a broom.”
From Seattle Times • Feb. 17, 2017
Some of the festival programming was planned by teen ambassadors, resulting in cupcake hours with authors and a quidditch scrimmage match.
From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2016
The magic in the Harry Potter series may exist only in books and movies, but one aspect of its wizardry has made it into the real world: quidditch.
From New York Times • Jul. 24, 2015
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