fives

[fahyvz]

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. a game resembling handball, played on a court having a front wall and two side walls.

fives

/ faɪvz /

noun

1. (functioning as singular) a ball game similar to squash but played with bats or the hands

Word History and Origins

Origin of fives¹

First recorded in 1630–40; five + -s ³

Example Sentences

The 34-year-old champion had endured six runner-up finishes among 30 top fives, before landing this first US title at the 164th attempt.

From BBC

Hinds and his bandmates also made a brief appearance as "wildlings" on series fives of the fantasy drama TV series Game of Thrones.

From BBC

Reyes Barrios juggled a ball a bit, gave the kids hugs and high fives, and smiled.

From Los Angeles Times

He compiled five birdies - including on all three par fives - with his sole bogey coming on the seventh after having to hack out of a fairway bunker.

From BBC

For three straight weeks, the Chargers have shared emphatic high fives in their celebratory post-game locker room.

From Los Angeles Times