embiid

[em-bee-id]

noun

1. web spinner.

Word History and Origins

Origin of embiid¹

< New Latin Embiidae the web spinner family, equivalent to Embi ( a ) a genus (< Greek, feminine of émbios having life) + -idae -id ²

Example Sentences

If they want Joel Embiid, Reaves has to go.

From Los Angeles Times

Defensive miscues sink the Lakers in a loss to a 76ers team that was without Joel Embiid and Paul George.

From Los Angeles Times

That couldn’t happen again — even with the 76ers playing minus Joel Embiid and Paul George.

From Los Angeles Times

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was ejected from his team's 111-106 win against the San Antonio Spurs after confronting a referee.

From BBC

Embiid was given a third foul against him by referee Jenna Schroeder when he charged Victor Wembanyama, knocking the Frenchman to the floor with two minutes and 59 seconds remaining of the first half.

From BBC